SmartHon vs NearBeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHon
This application enhances your riding experience with regular updates for speed and reliability. It is designed to provide the fastest and most dependable service for users.
- Regular updates
- Improved riding experience
- Fastest service
- Reliable service
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Thanks for using SmartHon. We update our app regularly to improve your riding experience. The most recent version ensures you have the fastest and most reliable service.
NearBeam
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NearBeam is a local network file sharing application — share files, folders, and your screen across devices on your Wi-Fi network. Fast, private, and free. WHAT NEARBEAM DOES NearBeam transfers files directly between devices over your local Wi-Fi network. Nothing goes through the cloud. No account needed. No file size limit. Your data stays on your network. KEY FEATURES • File and folder transfer: Send files and entire folders at full Wi-Fi speed with real-time progress tracking • Real-time screen sharing: Stream your screen to other devices using WebRTC technology with ultra-low latency • Automatic discovery: Devices find each other automatically on the same Wi-Fi network — no IP address to type, no pairing code • Multi-device sessions: Connect multiple devices at once and send to one or all • Share menu integration: Send files directly from the system Share button • Anonymous mode: Hide your device name during sharing sessions for extra privacy SCREEN SHARING NearBeam includes a built-in screen sharing feature powered by WebRTC: • Ultra-low latency on local network • Quality presets: Low latency, Balanced, High quality • Full-screen viewer on the receiving device PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Zero cloud: All transfers happen directly between devices over your local network • Zero account: No sign-up, no email, no phone number required • Zero data collection: NearBeam does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data • Zero tracking: No analytics, no ads SDK, no third-party trackers HOW IT WORKS 1. Open NearBeam on your devices, all connected to the same Wi-Fi 2. Devices discover each other automatically 3. Select files or start screen sharing — done! SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. COMPLETELY FREE NearBeam is free to download and use. No in-app purchases. For support, visit https://nearbeam.net/support Privacy policy: https://nearbeam.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: NearBeam at 4 against SmartHon's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SmartHon ships an update every 2 months, NearBeam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHon | NearBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HONBIKE INC | PADERF TECH |
In-app purchases
SmartHon
No in-app purchases
NearBeam
No in-app purchases
