Comparison

MERCUSYS vs Beans View

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

Head to head
About

MERCUSYS

Easily set up and manage your mesh Wi-Fi system. The app guides you through installation, helps optimize unit placement for better coverage, and provides comprehensive control over your network. Enjoy faster, more reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.

Highlights
  • Mesh Wi-Fi setup
  • Network management
  • Device connection monitoring
  • Guest network sharing
  • Website access restriction
  • Wi-Fi scheduling for devices
  • Device Wi-Fi priority control
Features
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To set up your Halo/Router network, simply plug one of your Halo/Router units into your modem and follow the instructions in the MERCUSYS app. The app also helps you find the best spots in your home to place additional Halo units. Once your Halo/Router network is up and running, you can enjoy faster, stronger Wi-Fi connections that won't drop out, even when you're moving from room to room. Plus, you can manage your entire Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System right from the MERCUSYS app,including: - Sharing your guest network with visitors - Viewing which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi - Restricting access to websites of your choosing - Setting a time restriction and pause the Wi-Fi on kids' devices - Controlling when certain devices have Wi-Fi access - Picking which devices get Wi-Fi priority - Adding a family member as a network manager to help you monitor your network MERCUSYS App has met EAA requirements. View compatible list of MERCUSYS: https://www.mercusys.com/support/mercusys-app/#compatible-products Note: Please make sure you have updated to the latest firmware that supports MERCUSYS. Privacy Policy: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_a Terms of Service: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_b

About

Beans View

Remotely manage your smart home security cameras and devices from anywhere in the world. Enjoy crystal-clear live streams, two-way audio communication, and instant motion detection alerts. Customize detection zones and sensitivity for personalized security.

Highlights
  • Remote camera management
  • Live streaming
  • Two-way audio
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Customizable detection zones
  • Device sharing
Features
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The Beans View app is specially designed to work with our series of Security Cameras and other Smart Home products. By using this app, it is so easy to manage your camera and other smart home devices remotely from across the globe any time. Key Features: - Watch crystal-clear live streams from wherever you are - Connect with your family and friends anytime with Two-Way Audio - Ger instant notification alerts when motion is detected - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - share devices with friends and family

Screenshots

MERCUSYS4 screens
Beans View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beans View at none against MERCUSYS's 8. MERCUSYS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (801 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. MERCUSYS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Beans View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beans View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MERCUSYS has 801 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of MERCUSYS's written reviews are positive against 71% of Beans View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MERCUSYS ships an update every 3 weeks, Beans View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MERCUSYS versus Beans View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMERCUSYSBeans View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (801 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings801 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB421 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMERCUSYS Technologies Co., Ltd.杭州萤石网络有限公司

Customer experience

MERCUSYS

All ratings761 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,105 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.7%

Beans View

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

MERCUSYS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App sometimes fails to detect or connect to router
  • Inconsistent performance after firmware updates
  • Difficulty renaming or customizing mesh nodes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve device management and monitoring
  • Implement automatic network optimization
  • Provide more granular parental control settings

Beans View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MERCUSYS

Subscriptions8
  • Premium 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Premium 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$10.491 Month
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  • Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$104.991 Year
  • Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$119.991 Year
None

Beans View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MERCUSYS free?
MERCUSYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beans View free?
Beans View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MERCUSYS or Beans View?
Beans View is rated higher. MERCUSYS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Beans View averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MERCUSYS or Beans View have ads?
Beans View shows ads; MERCUSYS does not.
Which is updated more often, MERCUSYS or Beans View?
MERCUSYS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beans View every 2 months. Most recently, MERCUSYS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Beans View on November 4, 2026.

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