Comparison

Xega vs Beambox lock

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

Head to head
About

Xega

This app connects to low-power visual smart devices, offering features like user registration, remote device control, and HD video preview. It supports various camera types and includes event-triggered face recognition and two-way intercom functionality.

Highlights
  • User registration and device binding
  • Remote device sleep/wake-up
  • TF and cloud storage options
  • Event-triggered face recognition
  • 720P/1080P HD video preview
  • Full-duplex two-way intercom
  • Supports solar, 4G, and WiFi cameras
Features
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Visual smart doorbell client software Low-power visual smart device client The main function: - Support user registration and user device binding - Support smart device sleep and remote wake-up - Support TF storage and cloud storage - Support event-triggered face recognition - Support real-time preview of 720P/1080P HD video - Support screenshot - Support full-duplex two-way intercom - Support parameter setting - Support solar battery camera, 4G wireless battery camera - Support WiFi doorbell, WiFi battery camera - Support panoramic camera 【30-day recurring cloud storage with annual subscription】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$144.99 per year for 4 devices, US$109.99 per year for 3 devices, US$74.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$39.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage half-year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$82.99 per year for 4 devices, US$62.99 per year for 3 devices, US$40.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage monthly subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$14.49 per year for 4 devices, US$10.49 per year for 3 devices, US$6.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$3.99 per year for 1 device 【7-day recurring cloud storage per year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$79.99 per year for 4 devices, US$59.99 per year for 3 devices, US$39.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Half-Year Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$40.99 per year for 4 devices, US$29.99 per year for 3 devices, US$19.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$10.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Monthly Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$6.99 per year for 4 devices, US$4.99 per year for 3 devices, US$3.49 per year for 2 devices, and US$1.99 per year for 1 device 【Renew and unsubscribe】 Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, manually open the iPhone Settings -->enter the iTunes Store and App Store -->click Apple ID, select View Apple ID, enter the Account Settings page, click Subscribe, and select unsubscribe. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of Apple's subscription period, deduct the service charge for the next subscription period from your iTunes account and extend the validity of the member corresponding to the subscription period. If the deduction fails due to insufficient balance in the iTunes account, the app has the right to suspend/terminate your cloud video service. User Agreement: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/xega/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/xega/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/xega/cloudservice.html Cloud service auto-renewal agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/xega/cloudservice-renew.html

About

Beambox lock

Features
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Beambox Lock turns your phone into a universal key for smart lockers and secure storage — no batteries, no Bluetooth, no maintenance. ZERO BATTERIES. TOTAL SECURITY. Our patent-pending NFC locks are powered entirely by your phone. Just hold your phone to the lock — it authenticates, unlocks, and auto-relocks in seconds. No charging, no Wi-Fi, no maintenance. PICK UP PACKAGES SECURELY Receive notifications when your package is ready. Open the app, verify your identity, and tap to unlock. Pre-access security gates (video instructions, biometric verification) ensure only you collect your items. Perfect for prescriptions, legal documents, and high-value deliveries. RENT LOCKERS ON DEMAND Find nearby lockers using GPS or enter a locker group code. Choose your cubby size (S/M/L/XL), select your duration, and pay instantly with Google Pay or credit card. Get unlimited NFC access for your rental period with a live countdown timer on your lock screen. REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS Stay informed with persistent notifications showing your rental timer, package status, and reservation countdown — even with your screen locked. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY • Rolling encrypted keys — every unlock generates a new key (patent pending) • Server-side authorization for every access request • AES-256 encryption for data at rest • Blockchain-verified audit trail for every event • Tamper-proof chain of custody logging BUILT FOR BUSINESS Beambox Lock serves retail BOPIS, secure pickup, parcel delivery, locker rental, evidence management, and more. Organizations manage everything from a web dashboard with multi-tenant support, role-based access, and real-time monitoring. KEY FEATURES • NFC unlock — battery-free, tap-to-open smart locks • Locker rental — pay-per-use with card • Package pickup — secure self-serve with notifications • Live countdown — rental and reservation timers on lock screen • Multi-language — EN, ES, FR, PT • Meal subscriptions — manage meal plan deliveries • Secure access — biometric gates, video instructions, callback options REQUIREMENTS • NFC-enabled iPhone • Internet connection for authentication • Account with a Beambox Lock-enabled organization, or access to a public locker rental location PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your data. See our privacy policy at https://beamboxlock.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Xega3 screens
Beambox lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beambox lock at none against Xega's 27. Beambox lock also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Xega's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Xega sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beambox lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xega ships an update every 6 weeks, Beambox lock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xega versus Beambox lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXegaBeambox lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (150 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXega IncAndres Martinez N

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Xega

Subscriptions21
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording$1.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$3.491 Month
  • 1 x 30 days cloud recording$3.991 Month
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  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$4.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$6.991 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording$6.991 Month
  • 1 x 180 days cloud recording$10.496 Months
  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$10.491 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording$14.491 Month
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording$20.491 Year
  • 1 x 180 days cloud recording$20.996 Months
  • 3 x 180 days cloud recording$29.996 Months
  • 1 x 360 days cloud recording$38.991 Year
  • 2 x 360 days cloud recording$39.991 Year
  • 2 x 180 days cloud recording$40.996 Months
  • 3 x 360 days cloud recording$59.991 Year
  • 2 x 360 days cloud recording$74.991 Year
  • 4 x 360 days cloud recording$79.991 Year
  • 4 x 180 days cloud recording$82.996 Months
  • 3 x 360 days cloud recording$107.991 Year
  • 4 x 360 days cloud recording$144.991 Year
One-time6
  • Cloud storage 30 days$1.99
  • 30-day event trigger video$3.99
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
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  • 180-day event trigger video$21.99
  • Cloud storage 360 days$21.99
  • 360-day event trigger video$39.99
None

Beambox lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xega free?
Xega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beambox lock free?
Beambox lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xega or Beambox lock have ads?
Neither Xega nor Beambox lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xega or Beambox lock?
Xega ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beambox lock every 9 days. Most recently, Xega was updated on October 27, 2026 and Beambox lock on October 25, 2026.

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