Comparison

AsBeacon vs BioStar X Mobile

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

Head to head
About

AsBeacon

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This App is used with the AsBeacon to quickly find one of the same items in large quantities. Example of application scenario: at car-rental stores, used to find the car keys. First, by operating the App, each AsBeacon is given a unique item information (such as car key information). Then attach the AsBeacons to the car keys. When you want to accurately find one from a lot of car keys, you just need to click the target key in the App, and the AsBeacon attached to the key will sound and light.  In the APP, the AsBeacon and the target item are matched by the information of the target item and the Bluetooth connection number of the AsBeacon. The App supports various ways to obtain the Bluetooth connection number of the AsBeacon, such as scanning the QR Code of the AsBeacon or reading the RFID tag placed in the AsBeacon. The App also supports the function of obtaining the battery power of the AsBeacon.

About

BioStar X Mobile

Features
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BioStar X Mobile – Remote Access Control for BioStar X and BioStar 2 BioStar X Mobile empowers administrators to remotely manage BioStar X and BioStar 2 access control systems with enhanced flexibility. The app supports real-time monitoring, user and door management, and alert handling—anytime, anywhere. Note: - The app supports both BioStar X and BioStar 2. However, some features may only be available when connected to BioStar X. - A functional BioStar X or BioStar 2 server with API access is required. - This app cannot function independently and must be connected to a customer-operated BioStar X (or BioStar 2) server. - BioStar X Mobile is intended for use by authorized administrators who are pre-registered in the BioStar X system. - Suprema does not collect, store, or process any personal data through this app. - Any user-related information (such as face images or credentials) is transmitted directly to the customer’s internal system and is never sent to Suprema’s servers. [Key Features] 1) User Management - Add, remove, and edit user information - Manage credentials: cards, face, visual face, fingerprints 2) Door Control - Lock, unlock, open, and release doors remotely - Clear anti-passback (APB) and reset door alarms 3) Monitoring - View real-time access event logs for continuous oversight 4) Alert Management - Handle door, device, and advanced AC alerts - Manage alerts efficiently with separate lists for new and acknowledged events 5) Permissions & Access - Quick login with saved credentials - Storage: Required to manage user images - Camera: For visual face registration - Biometrics: For secure biometric login - Local Network (iOS): Required to connect to the BioStar X server over LAN. 6) Seamless Mobile Access Extend your access control capabilities on the go. BioStar X Mobile lets you manage users, monitor events, and respond to alerts efficiently—right from your mobile device. - Door alerts: open requests, forced open, held open - Device alerts: tampering, reboot, RS485 disconnection - Zone alarms: APB, fire, etc. [App Permissions] This application requests the following permissions only at the time of feature use (not during initial installation): - Storage (Optional): Required for managing and uploading user images (e.g., from gallery or device storage) - Camera (Optional): Used for capturing facial images for registration and video recording - Biometrics (Optional): For secure login using device fingerprint or facial recognition - Local Network (Required): Required for LAN communication with the customer’s BioStar X server. Note: All permissions are requested only when needed, and users can deny any optional permission without affecting the basic functionality of the app.

Screenshots

AsBeacon3 screens
BioStar X Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BioStar X Mobile at every 4 months against AsBeacon's every 23 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

AsBeacon ships an update every 23 months, BioStar X Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AsBeacon versus BioStar X Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsBeaconBioStar X Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationSUPREMA

In-app purchases

None

AsBeacon

No in-app purchases

None

BioStar X Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AsBeacon free?
AsBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BioStar X Mobile free?
BioStar X Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AsBeacon or BioStar X Mobile have ads?
Neither AsBeacon nor BioStar X Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsBeacon or BioStar X Mobile?
AsBeacon ships an update every 23 months, and BioStar X Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, AsBeacon was updated on September 11, 2026 and BioStar X Mobile on September 17, 2026.

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