# Beacon Simulator vs Wolow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wolow at 57% against Beacon Simulator's 0%. Wolow also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). Beacon Simulator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wolow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wolow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Beacon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 57% of Wolow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon Simulator | Wolow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolow-wake-on-lan/id1500970060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marino Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303732567) | [Jack Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500970059) |

## 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


### Wolow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolow-wake-on-lan/id1500970060)

Remotely power on your computer from your mobile device by sending a "magic packet" request. Configure your devices within the app and start them up with a single tap. Includes a guide for setting up the Wake on LAN protocol.

**Highlights:** Remote computer startup, Wake on LAN protocol support, Device configuration, Magic packet sending, In-app setup guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works exactly as advertised
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for gaming/home server
- 👍 Affordable premium option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent issues with turning on
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working after update
- Premium features not functioning
- Companion app not launching
- Inconsistent wake-on-LAN behavior

**Requested features**

- Add home screen widget
- Add control center action
- Implement Siri/Alexa integration
- Improve status tracking and reporting
- Add automatic separation for MAC address


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon Simulator free?

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

### Is Wolow free?

Wolow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beacon Simulator or Wolow?

Beacon Simulator is rated higher. Beacon Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wolow averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Beacon Simulator or Wolow have ads?

Neither Beacon Simulator nor Wolow 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.*