Comparison

BEEP base vs Visual Message

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

Head to head
About

BEEP base

Features
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The BEEP base is an automatic measurement system that you place under the hive. The built-in scale and the temperature sensor and microphone turn on every 15 minutes to measure the values and to send the information to the BEEP app through LoRa. Thus, with the BEEP base you always have insights in the status of your bees. This app can be used to calibrate your BEEP base sensors and set the LoRa settings.

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Visual Message

Features
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VisualMessage turns your phone into a bright, easy-to-read signaling tool. Type a short message and show it the way you need it: • BIG CHARACTERS — display your text as large, high-contrast characters that are easy to read from a distance. Perfect for getting attention across a room, a field, or a noisy place. • MORSE CODE LIGHT — send your message as a flashing Morse code light signal. Adjustable speed in words per minute (WPM) keeps the timing of dots, dashes, letter gaps, and word gaps perfectly proportional. FEATURES • Two modes: large visual characters or Morse code light • Adjustable speed and timing • Color themes for text and background • Optional starting flash to signal "here it comes" • Save your favorite messages for instant reuse • Works fully offline — your messages stay on your device • Clean, simple interface available in many languages Whether you want to flash a quick greeting, signal across a distance, or learn and practice Morse code, VisualMessage makes it simple and fun.

Screenshots

BEEP base4 screens
Visual Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BEEP base at none against Visual Message's shown. BEEP base also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). Visual Message's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEEP base ships an update every 2 weeks, Visual Message weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
BEEP base versus Visual Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEEP baseVisual Message
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStichting BEEPAtte Tenkanen

In-app purchases

None

BEEP base

No in-app purchases

None

Visual Message

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEEP base free?
BEEP base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Message free?
Visual Message is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEEP base or Visual Message have ads?
Visual Message shows ads; BEEP base does not.
Which is updated more often, BEEP base or Visual Message?
BEEP base ships an update every 2 weeks, and Visual Message weekly. Most recently, BEEP base was updated on September 9, 2026 and Visual Message on September 13, 2026.

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