Comparison

CZEview vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

CZEview

Monitor your home or property with this security system. Receive instant alerts on your phone when motion is detected, allowing you to stay informed and take action from anywhere. View live HD video, review recordings, and share footage.

Highlights
  • HD real-time video
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Video playback
  • Video sharing
  • Remote access
Features
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CZEview security system for all life scenarios When the camera detects movement CZEview pushes a message to your cell phone so that you can take timely action. No matter where you are, you can always keep abreast of the latest trends. Main features: 1. HD real-time picture 2. intelligent detection and alarm push 3. video playback 4. share video Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: http://meari-us.oss-us-west-1.aliyuncs.com/common/app/privacy/141/zh/privacy.html

About

Beacon

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

Highlights
  • Live map of awake mothers
  • Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker
  • Mood and wellness tracking
  • Postpartum journaling
  • Community forum
  • Expert resources and guides
  • Helpful tools and calculators
Features
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CZEview4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon at every 8 days against CZEview's every 2 months. Beacon also leads on ratings volume (467 vs 7). CZEview's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. CZEview sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CZEview against 4.9 for Beacon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 467 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of CZEview's written reviews are positive against 92% of Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CZEview ships an update every 2 months, Beacon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CZEview versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCZEviewBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)4.9 (467 ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7467 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Muluo Import & Export Co., Ltd.Keagan Scott

Customer experience

CZEview

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.9%

Beacon

All ratings467 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

28 purchases

CZEview

Subscriptions15
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • AI-month-as-1-c$3.991 Month
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud$3.991 Month
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  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device$4.991 Month
  • cam basic 7days-month-as-1-c$5.991 Month
  • cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c$7.991 Month
  • Cloud Subscription 2 Devices$7.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-1-duov4$9.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month EU2 variants$17.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited Month EU$29.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month EU$35.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited Month EU$39.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month EU$71.991 Month
  • cam basic 30days-year-as-1-c$79.991 Year
  • cam plus smart ai-month-5$89.991 Month
One-time13
  • AI 1Dev 1Yr 30%Off$13.99
  • AI 2Dev 1Yr 30%Off$27.99
  • AI 3Dev 1Yr 30%Off$41.99
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  • AI 4Dev 1Yr 30%Off$55.99
  • AI 5Dev 1Yr 30%Off$69.99
  • 30 days event recording-BF$99.99
  • 30-day event(Infinitas)-BF$99.99
  • 30 days event recording(BF)$99.99
  • 30 days event recording+ai(BF)$139.99
  • 30 days event recording+ai-BF$139.99
  • 30-day event+ai(Infinitas)-BF3$139.99
  • Cloud AI 1Yr 4Dev 30%Off$139.99
  • Cloud AI 1Yr 5Dev 30%Off$174.99
3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is CZEview free?
CZEview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CZEview or Beacon?
CZEview and Beacon are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 467 ratings respectively.
Do CZEview or Beacon have ads?
Neither CZEview nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CZEview or Beacon?
CZEview ships an update every 2 months, and Beacon every 8 days. Most recently, CZEview was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beacon on September 19, 2026.

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