# Beacon Simulator vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: Beacon Simulator at 5.0 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. Beacon Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 1) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Beacon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Beacon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 18% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon Simulator | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696/reviews)** | [3.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marino Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303732567) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### Beacon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696)

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a beacon transmitter. It's designed for developers to easily test beacon-enabled applications without needing physical hardware. Quickly set up and broadcast signals, and generate UUIDs for your development workflow.

**Highlights:** Turn phone into a beacon, Test beacon-enabled apps, No hardware required, Quickly configure beacon, Broadcast signal instantly, Generate and share UUIDs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223)

Analyze and troubleshoot wireless networks with interactive heatmaps and speed tests. Discover connected devices and test network latency. Visualize WiFi coverage and identify areas needing improvement.

**Highlights:** WiFi heatmaps, Internet speed tests, Ping tests, Device discovery, Network analysis, Site survey projects

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetSpot Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| NetSpot Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| NetSpot Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helped identify Wi-Fi issues
- 💡 Useful for mapping Wi-Fi coverage
- 🚀 Speedy and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited functionality on iOS
- 🔒 Requires expensive hardware to unlock full features
- 🔒 Misleading about hardware requirements
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed test results
- 🐛 Confusing to set up and use

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan for data points beyond a certain distance
- Crashes when trying to create heat maps
- Speed test functionality is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks
- Improve heat mapping capabilities
- Allow importing floor plans without external hardware
- Provide more detailed signal strength analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon Simulator free?

Beacon Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beacon Simulator or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

Beacon Simulator is rated higher. Beacon Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 346 ratings.

### Do Beacon Simulator or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer have ads?

Neither Beacon Simulator nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*