# Beeper vs Beacon by Techne

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon by Techne at none against Beeper's 4. Beacon by Techne also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Beeper's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beeper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Beacon by Techne asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon by Techne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beeper has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beeper ships an update every 6 days, Beacon by Techne every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beeper | Beacon by Techne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeper-every-chat-in-one-app/id6499013100/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-by-techne/id6805626662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 481 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [Lucian Hymer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805626664) |

## What reviewers say

### Beeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeper-every-chat-in-one-app/id6499013100)

Consolidate all your conversations from multiple messaging platforms into a single application. Send and receive messages across nine different chat networks, streamlining your communication experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 9 chat networks, Unified inbox, Send and receive messages, Desktop app available, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beeper Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Beeper Plus Plus Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Beeper Plus Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Beeper Plus Plus Yearly | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easily the best option
- 👍 Great Application
- 🙌 Life saver
- 👍 Excellent App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Bad compare to old version
- 🐛 Immediate Crash after adding accounts
- 🐛 Can't download photos
- 🐛 Instantly Crashes
- 🐛 v1.0 but incredibly buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to tag users
- Deletes parts of message when typing on Mac

**Requested features**

- Support for more services like Threads, Bluesky, Matrix, Reddit Chat, Twitch, & TikTok DMs


### Beacon by Techne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-by-techne/id6805626662)

Discover local happenings and friends' activities on a shared map. Light a beacon to share your plans or join public events like markets and meetups. Connect with friends through private circles or public event listings.

**Highlights:** Map of friends' activities, Share personal beacons, Create private circles, Join public events, QR code sharing, Notifications for shared beacons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beeper free?

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

### Is Beacon by Techne free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beeper or Beacon by Techne?

Beacon by Techne is rated higher. Beeper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Beacon by Techne averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Beeper or Beacon by Techne have ads?

Neither Beeper nor Beacon by Techne shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beeper or Beacon by Techne?

Beeper ships an update every 6 days, and Beacon by Techne every 9 days. Most recently, Beeper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beacon by Techne on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*