Comparison

NIMA Now vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

NIMA Now

This app helps individuals manage a gluten-free lifestyle by connecting with a smart sensor to test food for gluten. It provides a history of test results, empowering users to make informed dining choices and gain confidence when eating out or caring for others.

Highlights
  • Connects with NIMA Gluten Sensor
  • Quickly test food for gluten
  • View test results history
  • Make informed dining choices
  • Gain confidence in gluten-free living
Features
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Living gluten-free can be a lot: wondering about cross-contact, trusting a kitchen you don't know, eating out with friends, or cooking for someone you love. NIMA brings a little more clarity to the table. The NIMA app works with your NIMA sensor. Test a small sample of your food, and in about three minutes your result shows on your NIMA and in the app: gluten detected, or no gluten detected. NIMA is the last check before the first bite, working alongside reading labels and talking with the kitchen. The all-new NIMA app: • Test with your NIMA. Pair it over Bluetooth once, and your results come straight into the app. • See every test in one place, with the date, where you were, and your own notes and photos. • Already use NIMA? Sign in with your existing account and your past results are already here. • Get testing tips and a how-to video to help you test with confidence. • Order capsules, subscribe and save on every shipment, and manage your subscription right in the app. • Keep track of how many capsules you have left. • Keep your NIMA up to date with sensor updates from the app. Whether you're new to gluten-free living, have been at it for years, or are testing for someone you care for, NIMA helps you make informed choices wherever you eat. Don't have a NIMA sensor yet? Visit www.nimanow.com to learn more. Your result reflects only the sample you tested, from that dish, at that place, on that visit.

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

NIMA Now4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NIMA Now at none against Beacon's 3. NIMA Now also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Beacon's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (495 vs 2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NIMA Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NIMA Now against 4.9 for Beacon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 495 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NIMA Now's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIMA Now ships an update every 3 months, Beacon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NIMA Now versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIMA NowBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (495 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIMA Partners, IncKeagan Scott

Customer experience

NIMA Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beacon

All ratings495 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.4%

In-app purchases

None

NIMA Now

No in-app purchases

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 NIMA Now free?
NIMA Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIMA Now or Beacon?
NIMA Now is rated higher. NIMA Now averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 495 ratings.
Do NIMA Now or Beacon have ads?
Neither NIMA Now nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIMA Now or Beacon?
NIMA Now ships an update every 3 months, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, NIMA Now was updated on October 19, 2026 and Beacon on October 18, 2026.

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