Comparison

Indistinguishable From Magic 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

Indistinguishable From Magic

Create interactive physical digital experiences without coding. Design logic with a drag-and-drop editor to connect spaces, objects, and installations. Monitor and control sensor data in real-time for custom automations and immersive environments.

Highlights
  • No-code logic builder
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Modular sensor/actuator hardware
  • Real-time data access
  • Seamless data streaming
  • Historical data storage
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Indistinguishable From Magic (IF Magic) is the fastest and most flexible way to create interactive physical digital experiences - make spaces, objects, installations, art, or just about anything interactive and connected. “NO-CODE” LOGIC Design and build programs, or as we call them equations, that run directly on your “magic” hardware. Use our drag and drop editor to build logic statements that enable everything from simple home automations to fully interactive immersive spaces. MODULAR HARDWARE Hot swap any of our sensor or actuator modules and visualize and control their data inputs and outputs live. Measure the world around you immediately. ALL THE DATA, ALL THE TIME Access data in real time anytime and anywhere. Store and view historical data based upon specific interactions or scheduled intervals. SEAMLESS STREAMING Quickly and easily deploy sensor networks to stream data through our APIs. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C. Clarke

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

Indistinguishable From Magic4 screens
Beacons Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Indistinguishable From Magic at Free against Beacons Pro's $4.99. Indistinguishable From Magic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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

Indistinguishable From Magic is free to download; Beacons Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indistinguishable From Magic ships an update every 6 months, Beacons Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Indistinguishable From Magic versus Beacons Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndistinguishable From MagicBeacons Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIndistinguishable From Magic, Inc.Zain Haider

In-app purchases

None

Indistinguishable From Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indistinguishable From Magic free?
Indistinguishable From Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Indistinguishable From Magic or Beacons Pro have ads?
Neither Indistinguishable From Magic nor Beacons Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Indistinguishable From Magic or Beacons Pro?
Indistinguishable From Magic ships an update every 6 months, and Beacons Pro every 11 months. Most recently, Indistinguishable From Magic was updated on September 7, 2026 and Beacons Pro on September 22, 2026.

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