Comparison

Beacons Pro vs JSON Navigator

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

Head to head
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.

About

JSON Navigator

This app transforms JSON data into interactive, visualized trees directly within Safari. It offers instant visualization, data type indicators, and easy navigation through complex structures. Customize your viewing experience with light and dark themes.

Highlights
  • Instant JSON visualization
  • Interactive tree-view interface
  • Data type indicators
  • Expand/collapse nodes
  • Customizable light/dark themes
Features
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Transform JSON Data into Interactive Trees with JSON Navigator for Safari JSON Navigator provides clean visualization of API responses through an elegant tree-view interface. Designed for developers. Powerful features: - Instant JSON Visualization: Converts JSON responses into interactive trees instantly on page load - Data Type Indicators: Lets you know if you are dealing with a string, number, object, date or other data type and includes element counts - Interactive Tree Navigation: Expand and collapse nodes with ease, making it simple to explore deep data structures - Customizable Interface: Choose between various light and dark themes to find your preferred style Enhance your development workflow with an intuitive tool for JSON analysis. JSON Navigator delivers powerful functionality in a lightweight, efficient package, making API response validation and data structure examination effortless. Perfect for developers on the go.

Screenshots

Beacons Pro4 screens
JSON Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JSON Navigator at every 2 weeks against Beacons Pro's every 11 months. JSON Navigator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Beacons Pro costs $4.99 and JSON Navigator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Beacons Pro versus JSON Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacons ProJSON Navigator
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank#41 — better#110
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZain HaiderChase Higgins

In-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

None

JSON Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Navigator free?
JSON Navigator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator have ads?
Neither Beacons Pro nor JSON Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator?
Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beacons Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and JSON Navigator on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator?
Beacons Pro currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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