Comparison

Beacon Alert vs OSDP SDK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beacon Alert

This app allows you to manage multiple beacons and receive notifications when they enter or exit your proximity. It supports adding up to 20 beacons through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple beacons
  • Add up to 20 beacons
  • Receive entry/exit notifications
  • Beacon enabled device required
Features
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Never lose track of what matters. Beacon Alert helps you monitor Bluetooth beacons and records where they were last seen. Receive alerts when a beacon disappears and quickly navigate back to its last known location. Perfect for keys, bags, equipment, pets, vehicles, and anything equipped with a compatible Bluetooth beacon. FEATURES • Monitor multiple beacons • Instant alerts when a beacon goes out of range • Notifications when a beacon returns nearby • Save the last known location automatically • View lost locations by beacon name • Rename and organize beacons • Open saved locations in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Background monitoring support • Clean and easy-to-use interface • Privacy focused — your data stays on your device BEACON ALERT PRO Unlock even more features with Beacon Alert Pro: • Unlimited saved beacons • Lost location history • Custom beacon names • Advanced notifications Beacon Alert is designed to help you find and recover important items faster and with confidence.

About

OSDP SDK

Features
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OSDP SDK helps you manage compatible OSDP readers from your iPhone over Bluetooth. FEATURES • Scan and connect to nearby OSDP Bluetooth readers • Enter manager mode to read and update device parameters • Base settings: buzzer, indicator color/brightness, card types, and more • OSDP settings: address, baud rate, output formats, and more • Wiegand settings: facility/device code, output formats, and more • Door open control and restore-defaults • Simplified Chinese / English interface HOW TO USE Turn on Bluetooth and allow Bluetooth access for this app Scan and select a reader from the device list Enter manager mode to load and edit parameters Adjust Base, OSDP, and Wiegand settings as needed IMPORTANT • Compatible OSDP Bluetooth reader hardware is required; the app alone cannot provide full functionality • Bluetooth permission is required; initialization may need network access for time sync • Use only on authorized devices and premises For connection or configuration issues, contact your device vendor or technical support.

Screenshots

Beacon Alert2 screens
OSDP SDK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSDP SDK at none against Beacon Alert's 1. OSDP SDK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beacon Alert versus OSDP SDK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon AlertOSDP SDK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos ChaparroSebury

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beacon Alert

One-time1
  • Beacon Alert Pro$1.99
None

OSDP SDK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Alert free?
Beacon Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OSDP SDK free?
OSDP SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon Alert or OSDP SDK have ads?
Neither Beacon Alert nor OSDP SDK shows ads.

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