Comparison

MobilisID vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

MobilisID

This app allows you to use your smartphone or tablet as a digital access credential. Simply present your device to a reader to gain entry, streamlining movement within your business environment.

Highlights
  • Digital access credential
  • Smartphone and tablet compatibility
  • Contactless entry
  • Business access management
  • Effortless movement
Features
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MobilisID lets you replace your physical access credentials with a smartphone or tablet, allowing you to move freely without the need to present your device at a door. Simply wave your hand in front of any MobilisID reader and access is granted, making movement into and throughout your business effortless and easy.

About

Beacon

Connect with other mothers locally and globally, especially during late-night hours. Track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access expert resources for postpartum support. Find a private community to share your experiences and receive encouragement.

Highlights
  • Live map of mothers awake now
  • Private small group matching (Circles)
  • Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracking
  • Mood and wellness tracking
  • Postpartum journal
  • Community forum
  • Expert-backed resources
Features
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MobilisID3 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beacon at 4.9 against MobilisID's 2.2. Beacon also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (514 vs 5). MobilisID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support 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. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MobilisID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 514 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobilisID ships an update every 6 months, Beacon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MobilisID versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilisIDBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (514 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdentiv, Inc.Keagan Scott

Customer experience

MobilisID

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Beacon

All ratings514 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%

In-app purchases

None

MobilisID

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is MobilisID free?
MobilisID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobilisID or Beacon?
Beacon is rated higher. MobilisID averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 514 ratings.
Do MobilisID or Beacon have ads?
Neither MobilisID nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobilisID or Beacon?
MobilisID ships an update every 6 months, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, MobilisID was updated on November 3, 2026 and Beacon on November 6, 2026.

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