Beam vs Qoni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Beam
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Beam β 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.
Qoni
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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: γ»Cross Paths: See who you've passed by in the real world. A casual connection starts here. γ»Leave Memories: Drop "Omiyage" (photos and messages) at specific spots for others to find. γ»Privacy First: Our unique "Blur" feature protects your exact location while keeping the fun of connecting. γ»Hotspots: Create special areas to attract more people and discoveries. β Perfect for you if: γ»You want to add some spice to your daily walks. γ»You enjoy finding hidden gems in your city. γ»Youβre 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Qoni sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Beam | Qoni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Two4Tea | Elara(Kyoto) |
In-app purchases
Beam
No in-app purchases
Qoni
- Qoni Premium Class$2.991 Month
- Qoni Sky Class$5.991 Month
- Qoni First Class$19.991 Month
- 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









