Comparison

MX Browser vs Beam Browser

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

Head to head

MX Browser

Browser for Cognex MX Devices

Beam Browser: Fast & Private

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

MX Browser

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Cognex MX Browser in an Enterprise Mobile Web Browser that allows the use of scanning with an MX Series Mobile Terminal directly into your web apps. Since there are difference in field types, work flows, and layout of different web apps, we have implemented a full “Settings” section to customize the browser to your needs. This browser will solidify a tight integration between MX hardware and web apps.

About

Beam Browser

Features

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Discover our Beam browser app, designed to provide you with an effortless and seamless online experience. Featuring a clean and intuitive interface, ultra-fast page loading speeds, and smooth performance, this app saves you both time and data.Whether you're researching, reading, or streaming, our browser app guarantees you the best experience possible. Download now and let our browser become your ultimate online companion!

Screenshots

MX Browser3 screens

Beam Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MX Browser at none against Beam Browser's shown. MX Browser also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Beam Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, 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

MX Browser ships an update every 6 months, Beam Browser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

MX Browser versus Beam Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MX Browser	Beam Browser
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	14 MB	672 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Cognex Corporation	Shenzhen Yibo Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

MX Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Beam Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX Browser free?

MX Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Beam Browser free?

Beam Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MX Browser or Beam Browser have ads?

Beam Browser shows ads; MX Browser does not.

Which is updated more often, MX Browser or Beam Browser?

MX Browser ships an update every 6 months, and Beam Browser every 8 days. Most recently, MX Browser was updated on November 6, 2026 and Beam Browser on November 8, 2026.