Comparison

beamAssist vs Quick Settings Launcher

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

Head to head
About

beamAssist

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beamAssist is a patented, one-touch, 3-button, color-coded mobile app specifically designed for individual urgent response and emergency status communication. It allows users to share vital information including location with designated contacts and/or public safety dispatch centers in just seconds. It can easily be configured for communities/groups to use among friends and family members or for professional use within an organization. The color-coded, 3-buttons (green, amber and red) represent equivalent levels of emergency, allowing users to share location, audio, video, and user bio in real-time (seconds not minutes). Additionally, one can opt in to share vital data through health sensors. Each button can be configured to share the following from any smartphone: GPS, microphone, speaker, camera, mute phone, text to 911 or other designated numbers. The text includes a live link broadcasting GPS, audio and video live. beamAssist represents Beam’s Unified Communication of Things as a Service (UCTaaS) with heightened capabilities including text, audio/video, sub-second GPS connectivity, push-to-talk and SOS. Administrators can configure the app for organization-wide use. Users can only register through an approved organization, community or agency through an Admin portal and can share encrypted and geo-tagged IoT content and media, as well as real-time collaboration with experts, citizens and PSAPs. beamAssist unique features include: • It provides GPS sub-second latency tracking and navigation; • beamAssist connects to Computer-aided Dispatching (CAD) including 911 CAD and offers connectivity between an Emergency Dispatch/Command and Control Center and their specific mobile workforce; • It offers responders a single button, one touch feature that records all actions from start to the end of any emergency/incident/event. In the case of law enforcement or public safety, this capability is an essential element; • beamAssist also adds value by integration Artificial Intelligence (AI) on GCP cloud and Edge that provides users with enhanced threat awareness, historical data, situational awareness and real-time, multimedia, mobile communication.

About

Quick Settings Launcher

Instantly access and control essential device features without navigating complex menus. This app offers one-tap shortcuts to common settings like WiFi and Bluetooth, designed for speed and simplicity.

Highlights
  • One-tap access to common settings
  • Fast switching for WiFi, Bluetooth, and more
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Designed for efficiency
  • Instant access to essential features
Features
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Quick Settings Launcher makes it easier than ever to manage your device settings with speed and simplicity. No more digging through system menus. With Quick Switch, you can instantly access and control essential features right from one place. Key Features: • One-tap access to common settings • Fast switching for WiFi, Bluetooth, and more • Clean and intuitive interface • Designed for efficiency and convenience Why Quick Switch? Quick Switch is built for users who value speed and simplicity. Whether you're toggling settings frequently or just want a better way to access controls, this app helps you get things done faster. Disclaimer: Some features may redirect you to system settings due to platform limitations.

Screenshots

beamAssist4 screens
Quick Settings Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: beamAssist at none against Quick Settings Launcher's 1. beamAssist also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Quick Settings Launcher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. beamAssist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

beamAssist ships an update every 10 days, Quick Settings Launcher every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
beamAssist versus Quick Settings Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbeamAssistQuick Settings Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeamLive Inc.EnableX Tech

In-app purchases

None

beamAssist

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Settings Launcher

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is beamAssist free?
beamAssist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Settings Launcher free?
Quick Settings Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do beamAssist or Quick Settings Launcher have ads?
Neither beamAssist nor Quick Settings Launcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, beamAssist or Quick Settings Launcher?
beamAssist ships an update every 10 days, and Quick Settings Launcher every 2 months. Most recently, beamAssist was updated on November 7, 2026 and Quick Settings Launcher on October 31, 2026.

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