Comparison

Beam vs Qoni

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

Head to head
About

Beam

Features
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Beam – Request Moments, Share Real Life On Beam, you spark the action! Send a request to your friends and get real, fresh photos in return β€” for all.. or just for you! ;) Share moments instantly, and discover life from both sides of the camera with our unique Dual Pic feature. On Beam, you can: β€’ Request friends to post a photo anytime β€’ Share posts publicly or privately, just for one person β€’ Explore real moments through Dual Pics: front and back camera shots in one tap β€’ Get notified when your requests are answered Beam brings you closer β€” one real moment at a time.

About

Qoni

Features
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"People, Places, & Memories." Qoni is a location-based social app that turns your daily movement into a magical experience. β—† What you can do with Qoni: ・Cross Paths: See who you've passed by in the real world. A casual connection starts here. ・Leave Memories: Drop "Omiyage" (photos and messages) at specific spots for others to find. ・Privacy First: Our unique "Blur" feature protects your exact location while keeping the fun of connecting. ・Hotspots: Create special areas to attract more people and discoveries. β—† Perfect for you if: ・You want to add some spice to your daily walks. ・You enjoy finding hidden gems in your city. ・You’re looking for a safe and casual way to connect with people nearby. Experience the magic of serendipity. Download Qoni today and start your journey! --- Terms of Use: https://www.qoni.app/terms

Screenshots

Beam4 screens
Qoni4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam at none against Qoni's 8. Beam also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Qoni sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam ships an update every 2 days, Qoni every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Beam versus Qoni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamQoni
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB111 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTwo4TeaElara(Kyoto)

In-app purchases

None

Beam

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Qoni

Subscriptions3
  • Qoni Premium Class$2.991 Month
  • Qoni Sky Class$5.991 Month
  • Qoni First Class$19.991 Month
One-time5
  • Souvenir Ticket Γ— 5$0.99
  • Hot Spot(20m)$1.99
  • Souvenir Ticket Γ— 30$2.99
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  • Hot Spot(50m)$4.99
  • Hot Spot(100m)$11.99

Questions

Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qoni free?
Qoni is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beam or Qoni have ads?
Neither Beam nor Qoni shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam or Qoni?
Beam ships an update every 2 days, and Qoni every 5 weeks. Most recently, Beam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Qoni on October 30, 2026.

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