Comparison

Laserwall vs Citybeat

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

Head to head
About

Laserwall

This app serves as a digital notice board for buildings, allowing residents to access important information, manage building access, and report issues. It keeps you connected to your community and local offers, whether you're home or away.

Highlights
  • Read admin notices
  • Access building regulations and minutes
  • Digitally open building entrances
  • Report building issues to admin
  • View local store discounts
Features
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Enter the condo 2.0 with Laserwall's app: you'll always have everything at home, in the office, or on vacation. You won't miss anything anymore! Using LASERWALL is very simple: • if you live in a building that already has a digital board and you have an account, all you have to do is use your credentials after downloading the app; • Never activated an account? No problem: after downloading the app, go to your building's digital board and scan the QR code found in the "Register" section with your smartphone and you're done! Enter your details, profile picture and start using the app. With the Laserwall app you can: • Read notices published by the Admin • Consult building regulations, meeting minutes and more at any time • Use Laserwall Key to digitally and securely open building entrances • Report to the Admin any problems detected in the building • Stay informed about discounts from stores and supermarkets near your home

About

Citybeat

Features
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Citybeat is the app that shows you the “heartbeat” of the city: get real-time insights on who’s going where, what’s happening and when – so you can make the best choice (no FOMO). • Discover the right places at the right time Citybeat shows you the most popular spots in real time, based on plans shared by users. • See your friends’ plans Find out what your friends are doing and join them with a tap. Planning your night out has never been easier. • One plan = two views when you share your plan, your friends will see it – and the place will become more popular in the Home feed. The more people share, the more Citybeat becomes the true heartbeat of your city.

Screenshots

Laserwall4 screens
Citybeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Citybeat at every 9 days against Laserwall's every 3 weeks. Laserwall's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Laserwall ships an update every 3 weeks, Citybeat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Laserwall versus Citybeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserwallCitybeat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB40 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLaserwallCitybeat Srl

In-app purchases

None

Laserwall

No in-app purchases

None

Citybeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laserwall free?
Laserwall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Citybeat free?
Citybeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Laserwall or Citybeat have ads?
Neither Laserwall nor Citybeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laserwall or Citybeat?
Laserwall ships an update every 3 weeks, and Citybeat every 9 days. Most recently, Laserwall was updated on October 15, 2026 and Citybeat on October 5, 2026.

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