MyBeaconer vs Beacon Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MyBeaconer | Beacon Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makoto Kishina | SolidSurface inc. |
In-app purchases
MyBeaconer
No in-app purchases
Beacon Utility
No in-app purchases





