Comparison

Beam Lens vs CAIMS

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

Head to head
About

Beam Lens

Instantly manage equipment assets by scanning QR or barcode tags. Update asset details, assign tags, set locations, and link them to tickets, reservations, or maintenance tasks directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcode asset tags
  • Manage asset details
  • Assign tags and locations
  • Link assets to tickets
  • Relate assets to reservations
  • Schedule asset maintenance
  • Decommission assets
Features
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Scan asset tags on your equipment to seamlessly manage it within the Beam platform. Beam Lens allows you to instantly access asset details by scanning asset tags/ Products (QR, barcode) with your mobile device. Effortlessly add multiple items to a list and take quick actions on them, such as: • Set Tags: Assign relevant tags to assets for easy identification • Set Access Attributes: Modify assets' access attributes as needed • Set Fields: Update default and custom field data associated with assets • Set Location: Change or assign asset locations • Relate to Ticket: Link assets to tickets for streamlined issue tracking and workflows • Relate to Reservation: Attach assets to reservations for better resource planning • Relate to Maintenance: Associate assets with scheduled maintenance tasks • Decommission: Mark assets for decommissioning when they are no longer in use Beam Lens enhances asset tracking and management, making it more efficient and accessible on the go. Simplify your workflow and keep your asset data up-to-date with just a scan!

About

CAIMS

Features
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Asset management software for utilities. Used for QR code building tagging. Powered by BPS [:mav: 65.0.1]

Screenshots

Beam Lens4 screens
CAIMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAIMS at every 2 weeks against Beam Lens's every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam Lens ships an update every 2 months, CAIMS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beam Lens versus CAIMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam LensCAIMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeam Dynamics LLCBeacon Power Services

In-app purchases

None

Beam Lens

No in-app purchases

None

CAIMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beam Lens free?
Beam Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAIMS free?
CAIMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beam Lens or CAIMS have ads?
Neither Beam Lens nor CAIMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam Lens or CAIMS?
Beam Lens ships an update every 2 months, and CAIMS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beam Lens was updated on October 12, 2026 and CAIMS on October 20, 2026.

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