MyBeaconer vs OTAC auth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MyBeaconer
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MyBeaconer is a development and testing tool for iBeacon technology. MAIN FEATURES: ⢠iBeacon Transmission - Broadcast beacon signals with custom UUID, Major, and Minor values ⢠iBeacon Reception - Detect nearby beacons and monitor signal strength in real-time ⢠QR Code Sharing - Easily share beacon configurations between devices ⢠Receive Logs - Record and review beacon detection history KEY CAPABILITIES: ⢠Register up to 10 beacon configurations ⢠Real-time signal strength visualization ⢠Background beacon detection support ⢠Proximity detection (Immediate, Near, Far) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ⢠Development: SwiftUI ⢠Supported OS: iOS 17.0+ ⢠Technologies: CoreLocation, CoreBluetooth ⢠Data Storage: Local only (Realm) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please only register beacons that you own or manage. Using this app to track others' beacons without permission is prohibited. This app is designed for developers and enthusiasts who need to test and develop iBeacon-based applications.
OTAC auth
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Experience rapid and secure user/device authentication through OTAC's 8-character code. ā Quick and Easy, No Registration: Streamlined authentication without the hassle of sign-up or login processes. Your privacy is paramount; no personal information required. ā Secure Authentication with OTAC Code: Ensure robust security with time-sensitive OTAC codes. Safely access your accounts using a code that expires after a specific duration. ā Manage Multiple Accounts Easily: Effortlessly authenticate multiple accounts using a single OTAC auth app. Register and manage up to 20 accounts securely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OTAC auth at every 6 weeks against MyBeaconer's every 6 months. OTAC auth also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyBeaconer ships an update every 6 months, OTAC auth every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyBeaconer | OTAC auth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makoto Kishina | swIDch Limited |
In-app purchases
MyBeaconer
No in-app purchases
OTAC auth
No in-app purchases









