Comparison

KBeacon vs CheckBlue

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

Head to head
About

KBeacon

This utility app allows users to scan and configure KBeacon Bluetooth devices. It supports scanning iBeacon, Eddystone, and KSensor devices, and lets you modify parameters like UUID and MajorID.

Highlights
  • Scan iBeacon devices
  • Scan Eddystone devices
  • Scan KSensor devices
  • Configure iBeacon parameters
  • Configure Eddystone parameters
Features
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KBeacon application was used to configure the parameters of the KBeacon bluetooth device. Key Features -Scan iBeacon devices such as MajorID, MinorID data; -Scan Eddystone devices, such as UID/TLM/URL data; -Scan KSensor devices, such as temperature, accelerometer data; -Configure parameters of iBeacon, such as UUID, MajorID; -Configure parameters of Eddystone device, etc.,

About

CheckBlue

Features
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CheckBlue can find all BLE devices that use Bluetooth 4.0+ Low Energy(also known as Bluetooth Smart) Full Support of read, write, and notify is included. Developers can use CheckBlue to write, read or notify the especial characteristics This is a simple, efficient and universal BLE tool. We will try our best to help you save time and money. Key Features: -Scan the BLE devices -Scan iBeacons -Support Eddystone-UID & Eddystone-URI -Calculated Broadcast Interval Supported -Read and Configure the Beacon -Browse Services and Characteristics -Read Characteristics -Write Characteristics in Hex, Text or Decimal - Scanning Beacons from multiple manufacturers. Like Estimote, Meeblue ect. - Support real-time data of temperature and humidity. - Support to obtain and export historical data. - Support UWB device We will update the app from time to time. In order to experience the latest features faster, it is suggested to open the app's automatic update in the settings.

Screenshots

KBeacon4 screens
CheckBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CheckBlue at 8.0 against KBeacon's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

KBeacon ships an update every 3 weeks, CheckBlue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
KBeacon versus CheckBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBeaconCheckBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKKM Co.,Ltd.Shenzhen Meeblue Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

KBeacon

No in-app purchases

None

CheckBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KBeacon free?
KBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckBlue free?
CheckBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KBeacon or CheckBlue have ads?
Neither KBeacon nor CheckBlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KBeacon or CheckBlue?
KBeacon ships an update every 3 weeks, and CheckBlue every 2 weeks. Most recently, KBeacon was updated on June 1, 2026 and CheckBlue on September 10, 2026.

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