Comparison

Beacons Pro vs Beacon Multi

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.

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Beacon Multi

Features
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Beacon Multi-Tool is the all-in-one iBeacon and Bluetooth Low Energy utility for developers, IoT engineers, and tinkerers. Scan nearby BLE devices, simulate iBeacons, monitor regions, and configure your beacon hardware — all from one clean, native iOS app. Whether you're building a proximity-based experience, testing beacon deployments, debugging BLE peripherals, or just exploring what's broadcasting around you, Beacon Multi-Tool gives you the tools without the clutter. — DISCOVERY — • Scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices in real time • View advertised services, RSSI, manufacturer data, and raw payloads • Long-press any value to copy it instantly • Inspect device protocols and configuration profiles • Filter and identify devices by name, UUID, or signal strength — BEACON SIMULATOR — • Turn your iPhone or iPad into an iBeacon transmitter • Broadcast custom UUID, Major, and Minor values • Save multiple beacon profiles for quick switching • Edit, duplicate, and organize your beacon library — REGION MONITORING — • Monitor iBeacon regions and get notified on enter/exit events • Track ranging events with live distance estimates • View ranging history with timestamps • Test geofence-style proximity flows during development — DEVICE CONFIGURATION — • Read and edit beacon configuration via BLE • Manage device protocols and connection profiles • Quick access to commonly used beacon parameters — ICLOUD SYNC — • Optional iCloud Sync keeps your beacon library in sync across iPhone and iPad • Your data stays under your Apple ID — we never see it • Toggle on or off any time in Settings — PRIVACY FIRST — • No account required • No tracking of your beacon data or BLE scans • Location and Bluetooth permissions are used strictly on-device to power features • Free tier shows ads via Google AdMob with full ATT and GDPR consent support • Pro users see zero ads and no ATT prompt — DESIGNED FOR APPLE PLATFORMS — • Built natively with SwiftUI • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Haptic feedback throughout — WHO IT'S FOR — • iOS developers integrating Core Location / Core Bluetooth • IoT and hardware engineers commissioning beacon fleets • Retail, museum, and venue teams testing proximity experiences • QA engineers validating BLE-based features • Hobbyists exploring the world of Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon Multi-Tool is designed to feel fast, focused, and at home on iOS. No bloat, no servers, no accounts — just the BLE tools you actually need. Questions or feedback? Reach us at hvhorgz@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://hvhorgz.netlify.app/privacy/beacon Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beacons Pro4 screens
Beacon Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beacon Multi at Free against Beacons Pro's $4.99. Beacon Multi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Beacons Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Beacon Multi is free to download; Beacons Pro costs $4.99 up front. Beacon Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacons Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, Beacon Multi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 1 level
Beacons Pro versus Beacon Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacons ProBeacon Multi
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZain HaiderVu Hieu

In-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beacon Multi

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon Multi free?
Beacon Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacons Pro or Beacon Multi have ads?
Beacon Multi shows ads; Beacons Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Beacons Pro or Beacon Multi?
Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, and Beacon Multi monthly. Most recently, Beacons Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Beacon Multi on October 9, 2026.

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