Comparison

Beam vs SoliLife

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

Head to head
About

Beam

This app provides access to electric scooters for urban transportation, offering a fun, affordable, and eco-friendly way to travel. It allows users to easily find, unlock, and ride scooters for commuting, exploring, or leisure.

Highlights
  • Electric scooter sharing
  • Find and unlock scooters
  • Affordable urban transport
  • Eco-friendly travel
  • Fun and convenient
  • Location-based services
Features
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“Wherever you’re headed - Beam there.” At Beam, we want to help cities flow better for everyone. We’re reimagining urban transport - replacing car trips with something cleaner, smarter, and way more fun. As one of the leading micro mobility platforms across Asia Pacific and beyond, Beam is already helping people in 80+ cities in 7 countries move more freely. Riding a Beam is affordable, convenient and much better for the environment. Oh, and did we mention it’s really fun? - whether you’re commuting, exploring, or just cruising with friends. No deposit. No traffic. No stress. Just tap, ride, and feel the flow. Why Beam? - Trusted by millions across the globe - Fast, flexible, and affordable - Better for the environment - And yes - it’s seriously fun How it works: 1. Download the app 2. Create your account 3. Find and unlock a Beam nearby 4. Check your local road rules 5. Enjoy the ride Wherever you’re going - Beam there Let’s help cities flow better. Together [Required Permissions] - Location: Location permission to find and use nearby Beam vehicles and provide parking location guidance - Camera: Camera permission to scan Beam device QR codes and take parking photos - Bluetooth: Bluetooth permission to rent and return Beam devices and related accessories (helmets) - Service notifications: To send you important service-related messages (updates to T&Cs, payment issues etc) [Optional Permissions] - Marketing Notifications: Permission to receive promotional messages *Optional permissions are only needed when using the relevant features. Other services can still be used even if these permissions are not granted.

About

SoliLife

Features
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SoliLife — The social way to explore Türkiye. SoliLife is an all-in-one travel and lifestyle guide designed to help you understand Türkiye’s culture, explore its cities, and connect with local people. With SoliLife, you can: • Discover historical and cultural attractions nearby • Learn about local transportation options and routes • Use your camera to understand places, objects, signs, and menus • Ask local volunteer Culture Buddies for helpful insights • Meet nearby travelers and make new connections • Have your say on Turkish TV series through community voting • Build your digital wardrobe, create outfits, and share your style • Experience Türkiye’s culture and city life in one app You decide when to use your location. SoliLife uses location access only to provide relevant location-based features. Whether you’re visiting Türkiye for the first time or rediscovering your own city, SoliLife is your companion throughout the journey. Explore Türkiye like a local. Download SoliLife today.

Screenshots

Beam4 screens
SoliLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoliLife at every 4 days against Beam's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam ships an update every 3 weeks, SoliLife every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beam versus SoliLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamSoliLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB219 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAPAC ESCOOTERS PTE. LTD.Uygar Bayindir

Bugs and requests

Beam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to end rides properly
  • Incorrect location detection
  • Billing and payment problems
  • App login and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved navigation and mapping
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Expanded service areas and coverage
  • Better maintenance and reliability of scooters

SoliLife

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Beam

No in-app purchases

None

SoliLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoliLife free?
SoliLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beam or SoliLife have ads?
Neither Beam nor SoliLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam or SoliLife?
Beam ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoliLife every 4 days. Most recently, Beam was updated on November 8, 2026 and SoliLife on October 25, 2026.

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