Comparison

iPIN2 vs BEACON

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

Head to head
About

iPIN2

Securely store and access all your important PINs and passwords for credit cards, online banking, and accounts. Offers lightning-fast access with robust encryption and convenient import/export options.

Highlights
  • Touch ID & Face ID Login
  • AutoFill Extension
  • Backup & Restore
  • PDF Export
  • CSV Import & Export
  • Data import from KeePass and 1Password
Features
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You have to remember several PINs and passwords? For various credit cards, online-banking, security-token, email accounts and so on? Of course you have! iPIN2 - and your PINs and passwords are always at hand. Access at lightning speed, as secure as possible. * Touch ID & Face ID Login * AutoFill Extension * Backup & Restore * PDF Export * CSV Import & Export * Data import from KeePass and 1Password * 450 Build-In Icons + Add your own Icons ... and much more Security Security is of greatest importance! All data (including the data in iCloud if you enable iCloud synchronisation in iPIN) is encrypted with the Advanced Encryption Standard and a key length of 256 bit (abbreviated AES-256). With this state-of-the-art encryption algorithm your private data is protected from unauthorized access - even in the case your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac gets into the wrong hands. KISS - keep it simple and secure iPIN2 tries to fulfill the KISS principle. iPIN2 was developed to store and display PINs and passwords - no more and no less. So the focus is on simplicity, clarity and high level of security. Please don't hesitate to contact us regarding any questions, comments or feature reuests - just send an email to support@ibilities.com. Visit www.ipin2.de for more detailed information. You think this App is useful? Well, write a review or tell it a friend :-) Have a lot of fun with iPIN2! Note on the iPIN2 Pro features: The subscription has to be purchased once and can then be used on all operating systems (iOS, macOS, iPadOS). Furthermore, the subscription supports Family Sharing so that all members of the family (up to 6 people) can use the subscription.

About

BEACON

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Beacon Line is the companion app for the Taskit indoor localization system. It connects to your Taskit Bluetooth network and gives you a live view of all your sensors — directly on your own floor plan. See where every sensor is located at any moment, and monitor their readings in real time. Whether you're tracking equipment, tools, or assets across a building, Beacon Line turns your Bluetooth network into a clear, visual overview. Key Features: Live sensor positions on your custom floor plan Real-time sensor value monitoring Smooth pan and zoom on the map Easy configuration of your sensors and anchors Connection diagnostics and status monitoring Import your floor plan and settings with ease Beacon Line requires a Taskit indoor localization system, including Taskit BLE anchors and a Taskit scan server. The hardware and server setup are available separately from Taskit.

Screenshots

iPIN24 screens
BEACON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BEACON at none against iPIN2's 1. BEACON also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. iPIN2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. BEACON asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPIN2 ships an update every 2 months, BEACON every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPIN2 versus BEACON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPIN2BEACON
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBILITIES, INC.taskit

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPIN2

Subscriptions1
  • iPIN2 Pro Features14 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

BEACON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPIN2 free?
iPIN2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BEACON free?
BEACON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPIN2 or BEACON have ads?
Neither iPIN2 nor BEACON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPIN2 or BEACON?
iPIN2 ships an update every 2 months, and BEACON every 3 days. Most recently, iPIN2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and BEACON on October 16, 2026.

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