Comparison

MyBeaconer vs Beacon Utility

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Beacon Utility

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Beacon Utilityは、iBeaconおよびカスタムBLEでのビーコンの発信・スキャンが行える開発者向けユーティリティアプリです。 【ビーコン発信】 ・iBeacon形式(UUID / Major / Minor / Tx Power) ・カスタムBLE形式(Local Name / Service UUID) ・設定の保存・切り替えが可能 【BLEスキャン】 ・周辺のBLEデバイスを自動検出 ・iBeaconのレンジング(UUID / Major / Minor / RSSI表示) ・名前なしデバイスの表示切り替え 【リモート設定送信】 ・Wi-Fi経由で外部ビーコン端末にiBeacon設定をJSON形式で送信 ・エンドポイントの保存・管理 ・ビーコン設定の保存・管理 【その他】 ・日本語 / 英語対応 ・Bluetoothおよび位置情報の権限が必要です

Screenshots

MyBeaconer3 screens
Beacon Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyBeaconer and Beacon Utility are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MyBeaconer versus Beacon Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyBeaconerBeacon Utility
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakoto KishinaSolidSurface inc.

In-app purchases

None

MyBeaconer

No in-app purchases

None

Beacon Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyBeaconer free?
MyBeaconer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon Utility free?
Beacon Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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