Comparison

TrueToForm vs BeaconHomeApp

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

Head to head
About

TrueToForm

Create a precise 3D avatar from a quick body scan for accurate measurements. Use your avatar to get custom clothing orders, for home sewing, or to shop with confidence for perfect-fitting clothes online. Export your data for digital design.

Highlights
  • Accurate 3D avatar generation
  • Private and secure body scanning
  • Access precise body measurements
  • Send measurements to designers/tailors
  • Precise measurements for home sewing
  • Export measurements and 3D avatar files
  • Fit predictions on partner sites
Features
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TrueToForm’s award-winning body scanning technology generates an accurate 3D avatar from a body scan, in just a few minutes. The scanning process is private and secure - TrueToForm does not upload or store any photos or videos from your scans. With your avatar, you can: - Access accurate body measurements without the hassle of taking manual measurements - Send your measurements to a designer, stylist, or tailor for a custom clothing order - Get precise measurements for home sewing and pattern making - Export your measurements or 3D avatar file for use in digital design software - Shop with your avatar to get accurate fit predictions on our search engine Fitsearch (thefitsearch.com) - Get size and fit recommendations on our partner brand and retail sites And more! Detailed measurements (.csv file) and 3D avatar files (.OBJ file) can be viewed and exported from the TrueToForm dashboard at www.truetoform.fit > Log In. Interested brands and retailers can learn more about our business solutions at www.truetoform.fit or contact our team at hello@truetoform.fit. The TrueToForm iOS app is compatible with iPhones with Face ID and iPad Pro models. Don't have a compatible iOS device? Launch the TrueToForm web app using any smartphone or tablet with this link: https://web.truetoform.fit/ The TrueToForm web app is compatible with any smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that has an accelerometer. The web app can be launched directly from your web browser with no app installation required.

About

BeaconHomeApp

This app transforms your porch light into an emergency signal, helping first responders locate your home quickly. It offers dual connectivity for smart bulbs and allows for quick emergency alerts to contacts.

Highlights
  • Emergency signal for porch light
  • Control Philips Hue bulbs (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
  • SMS alerts to emergency contacts
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone/iPad)
  • Customizable lighting scenes (upcoming)
  • Multiple device connectivity (upcoming)
Features
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BeaconHome turns your porch light into an emergency signal, helping first responders find your home faster when you need them most. Key Features: • Dual Connectivity: Control your Philips Hue bulbs using Wi-Fi with the Hue Bridge or directly via Bluetooth. • Easy Setup: Simple step-by-step pairing and configuration for a smooth user experience. • Emergency Alerts: Quickly notify your emergency contacts via SMS and trigger emergency lighting signals when needed. • Cross-Device Compatibility Works seamlessly across iPhone and iPad with synchronized user data. • Subscription Access unlocks features and advanced emergency functionality with an auto-renewable subscription. Subscription Details: Monthly Subscription 1-month free trial $3.99/month after trial Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings Beacon Home combines simplicity, safety, and reliability in a modern smart-home experience. Privacy Policy: https://beaconhome.app/?page_id=105 (beaconhome.app in Bing) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Upcoming Features: • Custom Lighting Scenes Create and save personalized lighting scenes to match your mood, schedule, or routine. • Multiple Device Connectivity: Complete your set up with as many compatible smart bulbs around your home that can flash when emergencies strike. • Household accounts: Invite your spouse, significant other, children and more to your account granting control and peace of mind to everyone you live with without relying on a single device.

Screenshots

TrueToForm4 screens
BeaconHomeApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeaconHomeApp at 100% against TrueToForm's 20%. BeaconHomeApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). TrueToForm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. BeaconHomeApp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. TrueToForm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeaconHomeApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrueToForm has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TrueToForm's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeaconHomeApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrueToForm ships an update every 3 weeks, BeaconHomeApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TrueToForm versus BeaconHomeApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueToFormBeaconHomeApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTam Technologies, Inc.BeaconHome

Customer experience

TrueToForm

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

BeaconHomeApp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TrueToForm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeaconHomeApp

Subscriptions1
  • BeaconHomeApp1 Month trial2 variants$3.991 Month

Questions

Is TrueToForm free?
TrueToForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeaconHomeApp free?
BeaconHomeApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrueToForm or BeaconHomeApp?
BeaconHomeApp is rated higher. TrueToForm averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while BeaconHomeApp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TrueToForm or BeaconHomeApp have ads?
Neither TrueToForm nor BeaconHomeApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrueToForm or BeaconHomeApp?
TrueToForm ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeaconHomeApp fortnightly. Most recently, TrueToForm was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeaconHomeApp on September 15, 2026.

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