Comparison

Beacons Pro vs NovyblePlatform

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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NovyblePlatform

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Novyble is a high-performance Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) platform designed for reliable, real-world device communication on iOS. Built for developers and production environments, Novyble provides a stable and efficient BLE stack with advanced connection handling, real-time interaction, and deep visibility into device behavior. Core Features: • Fast Device Scanning Discover nearby BLE devices instantly with optimized scanning performance. • Stable Connection Management Maintain reliable connections with automatic handling of disconnects and retries. • GATT Services & Characteristics Explore and interact with BLE services and characteristics, including read, write, and notification handling with full control. • Real-Time Data Streaming Interact with devices in real time with low latency and high throughput. • Live Monitoring & Logging Track device activity, debug issues, and monitor performance with built-in logging. • Production-Ready Performance Designed for real-world conditions including packet loss, interruptions, and unstable environments. • Developer-Friendly Architecture Simple integration with a clean API structure for rapid development. BLE Services & Payload Communication: Novyble provides a structured communication layer over BLE services and characteristics, enabling reliable and controlled data exchange between mobile and embedded devices. • Custom service and characteristic support for flexible integration • Payload-based communication with structured data packets • Sequence-based delivery to maintain correct data order • Lightweight packet design optimized for BLE throughput • Built-in handling for acknowledgments and retries • Designed for low-latency and efficient communication Payloads are constructed to ensure safe and consistent transmission across unstable connections, making the system reliable in real-world conditions. OTA Firmware Update: Novyble includes a high-speed, reliable OTA engine built on a packet-based payload system for firmware delivery. • Structured payload packets with validation layers • Resume-capable updates with automatic recovery • CRC16 and SHA256 verification for data integrity • Sequence tracking for ordered delivery • Optimized throughput (40–80 KB/s) • Stable performance under packet loss and interruptions The OTA pipeline ensures firmware updates are delivered securely, efficiently, and without data corruption. Use Cases: • IoT device communication • BLE-based applications • Firmware update systems • Device testing and debugging • Production monitoring tools Novyble is built for teams that need reliability, performance, and visibility in BLE communication. No instability. No guesswork. Just a production-grade BLE platform.

Screenshots

Beacons Pro4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NovyblePlatform at Free against Beacons Pro's $4.99. NovyblePlatform also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

NovyblePlatform 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

Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, NovyblePlatform every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Beacons Pro versus NovyblePlatform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacons ProNovyblePlatform
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZain HaiderGopal Sorathiya

In-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

None

NovyblePlatform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NovyblePlatform free?
NovyblePlatform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacons Pro or NovyblePlatform have ads?
Neither Beacons Pro nor NovyblePlatform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacons Pro or NovyblePlatform?
Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, and NovyblePlatform every 4 months. Most recently, Beacons Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and NovyblePlatform on September 8, 2026.

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