Comparison

ConnectKit vs Beacons Pro

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

Head to head
About

ConnectKit

Access the App Store Connect API directly from your iOS and macOS devices. Securely manage API keys and generate authentication tokens for custom workflows. Automate tasks like fetching sales reports and app status.

Highlights
  • App Store Connect API access
  • Secure API key storage
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • JSON Web Token (JWT) generation
  • Premium actions for common tasks
  • Example Shortcuts included
Features
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ConnectKit is the best way to access the App Store Connect API with Shortcuts! --- ConnectKit securely stores the App Store Connect API Key and syncs it over iCloud to your other devices.  A Shortcut action to create a JSON Web Token (JWT) for authorization in HTTP requests is included for everyone! It can be used with the "Get Contents of URL" action to make requests to the App Store Connect API. But... ConnectKit comes with premium actions to make your Shortcuts even easier to use! - Make Request - Get Finance Reports - Get Sales Reports - Get Apps And more are coming! --- These can be used to create Shortcuts that: - Get total app count - Get app review status - Get total number of TestFlight users The possibilities are endless! --- ConnectKit also comes with example Shortcuts that you can easily download and modify to work for you!

About

Beacons Pro

Features
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Debugging a beacon deployment? See every iBeacon around you, live RSSI, distance, and signal history - and turn your iPhone into a beacon transmitter. SCAN & DISCOVER • Range iBeacons in real time with live RSSI, accuracy, and proximity readings • Monitor multiple UUID regions simultaneously • Visual radar view shows beacon distances at a glance • Animated signal bars and proximity badges for instant status • Sort by proximity, signal strength, or identifier SIGNAL ANALYTICS • Interactive RSSI charts powered by Swift Charts • Time window analysis: 5 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 24 hours, or all time • Min, max, and average signal strength statistics • Encounter history with detailed logs for every beacon • Export data as JSON or CSV for further analysis BEACON FLEET MANAGEMENT • Save and organize beacons with custom names, notes, and color tags • Create groups to manage beacon deployments by location or project • Search and filter your entire beacon fleet instantly • Track when each beacon was last seen • Favorite your most-used beacons for quick access BROADCAST • Turn your iPhone into an iBeacon transmitter • Configure UUID, Major, and Minor values • Save broadcast profiles for repeated testing • One-tap quick broadcast for fast iterations DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY • 10-digit to UUID conversion tool built in • Copy beacon identifiers and details with one tap • Context menus and quick actions throughout the app • Generate random UUIDs for testing • Paste UUIDs directly from your clipboard DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Clean, modern SwiftUI interface • Full dark mode support • Haptic feedback for beacon events • Beautiful onboarding experience • Zero third-party dependencies, your data stays on your device Beacons Pro is the beacon tool that developers deserve. Download it today and take control of your iBeacon workflow.

Screenshots

ConnectKit4 screens
Beacons Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ConnectKit at Free against Beacons Pro's $4.99. ConnectKit also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Beacons Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ads 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

ConnectKit is free to download; Beacons Pro costs $4.99 up front. ConnectKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beacons Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, Beacons Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ConnectKit versus Beacons Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectKitBeacons Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh HoltzZain Haider

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ConnectKit

One-time3
  • Small Support$1.99
  • Medium Support$3.99
  • Large Support$5.99
None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectKit free?
ConnectKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConnectKit or Beacons Pro have ads?
Neither ConnectKit nor Beacons Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectKit or Beacons Pro?
ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and Beacons Pro every 11 months. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Beacons Pro on October 25, 2026.

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