Aria2Server vs Beam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aria2Server
This utility app allows users to run an Aria2 server on their iOS devices. It supports various download protocols like HTTP and FTP, offering a convenient way to manage downloads directly from your phone or tablet.
- Aria2 server functionality
- HTTP, FTP, and other protocol support
- Easy-to-use interface
- Runs on iOS devices
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Aria2 server that can run successfully on iOS, easy-to-use http, ftp and other protocol downloaders
Beam
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Beam brings your Mac screen to your iPhone when you step away. Watch on your Mac, open Beam on iPhone, and keep going instantly over local Wi-Fi. After first-time pairing, reconnect is automatic. • Streams your Mac display with system audio • Picture in Picture support on iPhone • Play/Pause, Next, and Previous media controls • Local network only (no cloud account required) • Encrypted pairing between your devices • Built for low-latency continuity Free tier: • 3-day free trial with no limits • Then up to 30 minutes/day with a 24-hour reset Beam Unlimited: • One-time non-consumable in-app purchase • Removes session limits and cooldowns Important: • Requires the Beacon companion app on your Mac • Mac and iPhone must be on the same local network • Beam is not a remote desktop or internet streaming app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beam at Free against Aria2Server's $3.99. Aria2Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Beam is free to download; Aria2Server costs $3.99 up front. Beam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Aria2Server asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aria2Server ships an update weekly, Beam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aria2Server | Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 悦 刘 | KEVIN ERIK IIN |
In-app purchases
Aria2Server
No in-app purchases
Beam
- Beam Unlimited$4.79
- Beam Unlimited$7.99
