Comparison

Beacon Pal vs SIRS Conference

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Pal

Features
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Disclaimer: This app should be used in the United States only, for approved use with the Waveband device, which is a class II 510(k) cleared medical device in the United States. Always seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app, and before making any medical decisions. The Beacon Pal app is the companion app to the Waveband device. The Waveband device is an innovative solution to address sleep problems through monitoring of EEG signals by working closely with the clinical research community to further understand the origins of sleep problems. The Beacon Pal app will lead you through set up of Wi-Fi connection and walk you through the steps to record sleep events. This app is meant to be used within the clinical trial setting only, using credentials provided to you by the study staff. Please make sure that you are enrolled in an ongoing clinical study before downloading this app. All clinical studies utilizing this app must be IRB-approved.

About

SIRS Conference

Features
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Welcome to the Schizophrenia International Research Society. The mission of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) is to be a worldwide organization that aims to bring together researchers and clinicians in schizophrenia and related disorders.

Screenshots

Beacon Pal4 screens
SIRS Conference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SIRS Conference at every 6 days against Beacon Pal's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Pal ships an update every 3 weeks, SIRS Conference every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Beacon Pal versus SIRS Conference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon PalSIRS Conference
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeacon Biosignals, Inc.THANIGAIVELAN MUTHU

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Pal

No in-app purchases

None

SIRS Conference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Pal free?
Beacon Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIRS Conference free?
SIRS Conference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon Pal or SIRS Conference have ads?
Neither Beacon Pal nor SIRS Conference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Pal or SIRS Conference?
Beacon Pal ships an update every 3 weeks, and SIRS Conference every 6 days. Most recently, Beacon Pal was updated on October 24, 2026 and SIRS Conference on November 4, 2026.

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