RCT App 2.0 vs BEACON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RCT App 2.0
Monitor your solar power system's performance in real-time. Track electricity production, storage, consumption, and grid feed-in. Analyze historical data to optimize self-consumption and manage your energy.
- Real-time PV system data
- Electricity storage tracking
- Consumption analysis
- Grid feed-in monitoring
- Daily, monthly, yearly data analysis
- Inverter commissioning
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The User has all the important data of his RCT Power Storage system in view. Online energy flow, access to historical data and simple system settings are possible. Installers are using the RCT Power App for commissioning the Storage System.
BEACON
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Beacon Line is the companion app for the Taskit indoor localization system. It connects to your Taskit Bluetooth network and gives you a live view of all your sensors — directly on your own floor plan. See where every sensor is located at any moment, and monitor their readings in real time. Whether you're tracking equipment, tools, or assets across a building, Beacon Line turns your Bluetooth network into a clear, visual overview. Key Features: Live sensor positions on your custom floor plan Real-time sensor value monitoring Smooth pan and zoom on the map Easy configuration of your sensors and anchors Connection diagnostics and status monitoring Import your floor plan and settings with ease Beacon Line requires a Taskit indoor localization system, including Taskit BLE anchors and a Taskit scan server. The hardware and server setup are available separately from Taskit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BEACON at every 3 days against RCT App 2.0's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RCT App 2.0 ships an update every 4 months, BEACON every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RCT App 2.0 | BEACON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RCT Power GmbH | taskit |
In-app purchases
RCT App 2.0
No in-app purchases
BEACON
No in-app purchases
