Pro Vision AR vs Cogent Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pro Vision AR
Visualize geographically referenced 3D data in augmented reality on your iOS device. Overlay underground assets, construction plans, and infrastructure onto the real world for an "x-ray" view. Integrates with high-accuracy GNSS receivers for precise location data.
- Augmented reality 3D data display
- Geographically referenced data projection
- Underground asset visualization
- Integration with GNSS receivers
- Load models via Google Drive
- Map view with aerial basemap
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ProVision AR allows users to experience a real-world display of geographically referenced 3D data on their iOS device. Data are projected onto the real world in augmented reality giving the user an "x-ray" view of information which may not be visible below the ground surface or due to other obstructions. Integration with high-accuracy Bluetooth GNSS receivers allows users to view their underground assets, construction design plans, utilities and infrastructure with greater confidence. Features: - Map View: Shows your real-world location with an aerial imagery basemap. - Load models via Google Drive - Set Center: Moves the origin of your model to your current location, useful for troubleshooting or demo purposes. Data privacy: data submitted to Virtual GIS/ProVision AR maintained by privacy policy.
Cogent Beacon
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Cogent Beacon puts the power of unit tracking in your pocket. Cogent Beacon is a companion app for Cogent Cloud Management Suite. This provides access to geofenced SMART Zones, current unit locations, and unit location history. This app does require purchasing licenses for Cogent Tracker devices and a registration to the Cogent Cloud portal to utilize the features within this app. The Cogent Beacon mobile app does not share your current position to any third parties and is strictly used to reference your current location in relation to units you are monitoring within your account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cogent Beacon at every 3 weeks against Pro Vision AR's every 4 months. Cogent Beacon also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pro Vision AR ships an update every 4 months, Cogent Beacon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pro Vision AR | Cogent Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virtual GIS LLC | ViviScape |
In-app purchases
Pro Vision AR
No in-app purchases
Cogent Beacon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pro Vision AR free?
Is Cogent Beacon free?
Do Pro Vision AR or Cogent Beacon have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pro Vision AR or Cogent Beacon?
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