Comparison

Beacon AR vs MyBeaconer

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

Head to head

About

Beacon AR

Features

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ARにより iBeacon (location and proximity detection technology)と互換性のあるビーコン周辺の電波分布を簡単に把握できるようになりました。次のような場面でご利用ください。 - ビーコン設置場所の検討時 - ビーコン利用アプリ開発時 ◆特徴 - 計測したい場所で画面タップすることで、ビーコンの電波強度を記録できます。 - 電波強度分布を３Dで確認できます。 - 結果はCSVや画像に出力できます。 - 面倒なUUIDの入力も、UUIDを撮影することで簡単に入力できます。 - ビーコンの上に千円札（北里柴三郎 / 野口英世の面）を置いて映すことで、ビーコンの場所として認識させることもできます。

About

MyBeaconer

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MyBeaconer is a development and testing tool for iBeacon technology. MAIN FEATURES: • iBeacon Transmission - Broadcast beacon signals with custom UUID, Major, and Minor values • iBeacon Reception - Detect nearby beacons and monitor signal strength in real-time • QR Code Sharing - Easily share beacon configurations between devices • Receive Logs - Record and review beacon detection history KEY CAPABILITIES: • Register up to 10 beacon configurations • Real-time signal strength visualization • Background beacon detection support • Proximity detection (Immediate, Near, Far) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Development: SwiftUI • Supported OS: iOS 17.0+ • Technologies: CoreLocation, CoreBluetooth • Data Storage: Local only (Realm) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please only register beacons that you own or manage. Using this app to track others' beacons without permission is prohibited. This app is designed for developers and enthusiasts who need to test and develop iBeacon-based applications.

Screenshots

Beacon AR4 screens

MyBeaconer3 screens

Verdict

The call

Beacon AR and MyBeaconer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Beacon AR ships an update every 7 months, MyBeaconer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Beacon AR versus MyBeaconer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Beacon AR	MyBeaconer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	18.0	17.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	14 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	TETSUHIKO TAMAI	Makoto Kishina

In-app purchases

None

Beacon AR

No in-app purchases

None

MyBeaconer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon AR free?

Beacon AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MyBeaconer free?

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

Do Beacon AR or MyBeaconer have ads?

Neither Beacon AR nor MyBeaconer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Beacon AR or MyBeaconer?

Beacon AR ships an update every 7 months, and MyBeaconer every 6 months. Most recently, Beacon AR was updated on September 14, 2026 and MyBeaconer on September 20, 2026.