Comparison

Beacon Tap vs Store Switch

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

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About

Beacon Tap

Features

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Add a 'Read Self Test' feature to the dashboard screen that reads test logs from the beacon memory and displays all fault statuses.

About

Store Switch

Explore apps across 175 different countries and regions. Access global app ratings, reviews, and rankings from any App Store.

Highlights

Access 175 country App Stores
View app ratings and reviews
Check global app rankings
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Features

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Supports switching App Store for 175 countries and regions, covering all App Stores as of January 11, 2024. Easily access App ratings, reviews, rankings, and more from different global App Stores.

Screenshots

Beacon Tap4 screens

Store Switch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Tap at none against Store Switch's 1. Beacon Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Store Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Beacon Tap versus Store Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Beacon Tap	Store Switch
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	38 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	mrtsos	静华黄

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Tap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Store Switch

One-time1

Switch Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Beacon Tap free?

Beacon Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Store Switch free?

Store Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Beacon Tap or Store Switch have ads?

Store Switch shows ads; Beacon Tap does not.

Which is updated more often, Beacon Tap or Store Switch?

Beacon Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Store Switch every 2 months. Most recently, Beacon Tap was updated on October 27, 2026 and Store Switch on October 30, 2026.