Comparison

XDiscovery vs BeaconPad

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

Head to head
About

XDiscovery

Features
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DiscoverX is your all-in-one solution for effortlessly discovering and connecting to devices on your network. Whether you're seeking nearby Bluetooth peripherals or devices utilizing DNS-based service discovery (DNS-SD), DiscoverX simplifies the process with its intuitive interface and robust functionality. Features: - Bluetooth Device Discovery: Seamlessly scan for nearby Bluetooth devices with just a tap. XDiscovery swiftly locates all available devices within range, including headphones, speakers, smartwatches, and more. - DNS-SD Service Discovery: Explore devices utilizing DNS-SD on your network. XDiscovery identifies services such as printers, file servers, network cameras, and IoT devices, allowing you to access them with ease. - Detailed Device Information: Gain insight into each discovered device's characteristics. XDiscovery provides comprehensive details, including device name, type, signal strength (for Bluetooth), IP address (for DNS-SD), and supported services. - Customizable Filters: Refine your search with customizable filters. Tailor your criteria based on device type, signal strength (for Bluetooth), service type (for DNS-SD), or other parameters to pinpoint the desired devices quickly. - Signal Strength Indicator: Evaluate Bluetooth device proximity using the signal strength indicator. Easily identify nearby devices based on signal strength, facilitating faster connections. - Favorites: Mark frequently used devices as favorites for convenient access. Quickly connect to preferred devices without the need for repeated scanning, enhancing efficiency. - Device Management: Manage connected devices effortlessly. Connect, disconnect, and forget devices with ease, ensuring your device list remains organized and clutter-free. - Intuitive Interface: XDiscovery features a user-friendly interface designed for seamless navigation. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned user, you'll appreciate the simplicity and efficiency of XDiscovery's design. - Lightweight and Efficient: DiscoverX prioritizes performance and efficiency, minimizing battery consumption and resource usage on your device. Say goodbye to the complexities of device discovery. Download XDiscovery now and streamline your Bluetooth and DNS-SD connections like never before!

About

BeaconPad

Features
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BeaconPad keeps your APIs and servers in check — right from your iPhone or iPad. Built for indie developers and freelancers who manage their own endpoints but don't need enterprise-grade complexity. Add any HTTP or HTTPS endpoint, tap Check Now, and instantly see if it's up, down, or degraded. BeaconPad measures response times, validates status codes, and tracks your uptime history — all on-device with zero accounts or cloud services. FREE FEATURES • Monitor up to 3 endpoints • HTTP/HTTPS health checks with response time measurement • Status dashboard with at-a-glance health indicators • Up, Down, Degraded, and Unknown states • 30-day check history per monitor • Manual Check Now for instant verification • Custom HTTP methods, headers, and expected status codes • Configurable timeout and degraded thresholds • Push notifications when a service goes down or recovers • Network reachability detection PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE ($6.99) Unlock everything, forever. No subscription. • Unlimited monitors • Background health checks (best-effort iOS scheduling) • 1-minute, 5-minute and 15-minute check intervals (best-effort iOS scheduling) • Response time charts (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) • SSL certificate expiry alerts (30, 14, 7, and 1 day warnings) • Monitor groups for organizing endpoints • Export monitor data as CSV or JSON PRIVACY FIRST BeaconPad collects no data. No analytics, no telemetry, no accounts. All monitor data stays on your device. The only network requests the app makes are to the endpoints you configure. BUILT WITH SwiftUI, SwiftData, Swift Charts, and BackgroundTasks. Native performance, native feel.

Screenshots

XDiscovery3 screens
BeaconPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XDiscovery at none against BeaconPad's 1. XDiscovery also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BeaconPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XDiscovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
XDiscovery versus BeaconPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDiscoveryBeaconPad
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaehyuk KwonOlof Petterson

In-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeaconPad

One-time1
  • BeaconPad PRO$6.99

Questions

Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeaconPad free?
BeaconPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XDiscovery or BeaconPad have ads?
Neither XDiscovery nor BeaconPad shows ads.

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