Comparison

Beacon Multi vs Beacon SendReceiver

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Multi

Features
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Beacon Multi-Tool is the all-in-one iBeacon and Bluetooth Low Energy utility for developers, IoT engineers, and tinkerers. Scan nearby BLE devices, simulate iBeacons, monitor regions, and configure your beacon hardware — all from one clean, native iOS app. Whether you're building a proximity-based experience, testing beacon deployments, debugging BLE peripherals, or just exploring what's broadcasting around you, Beacon Multi-Tool gives you the tools without the clutter. — DISCOVERY — • Scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices in real time • View advertised services, RSSI, manufacturer data, and raw payloads • Long-press any value to copy it instantly • Inspect device protocols and configuration profiles • Filter and identify devices by name, UUID, or signal strength — BEACON SIMULATOR — • Turn your iPhone or iPad into an iBeacon transmitter • Broadcast custom UUID, Major, and Minor values • Save multiple beacon profiles for quick switching • Edit, duplicate, and organize your beacon library — REGION MONITORING — • Monitor iBeacon regions and get notified on enter/exit events • Track ranging events with live distance estimates • View ranging history with timestamps • Test geofence-style proximity flows during development — DEVICE CONFIGURATION — • Read and edit beacon configuration via BLE • Manage device protocols and connection profiles • Quick access to commonly used beacon parameters — ICLOUD SYNC — • Optional iCloud Sync keeps your beacon library in sync across iPhone and iPad • Your data stays under your Apple ID — we never see it • Toggle on or off any time in Settings — PRIVACY FIRST — • No account required • No tracking of your beacon data or BLE scans • Location and Bluetooth permissions are used strictly on-device to power features • Free tier shows ads via Google AdMob with full ATT and GDPR consent support • Pro users see zero ads and no ATT prompt — DESIGNED FOR APPLE PLATFORMS — • Built natively with SwiftUI • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Haptic feedback throughout — WHO IT'S FOR — • iOS developers integrating Core Location / Core Bluetooth • IoT and hardware engineers commissioning beacon fleets • Retail, museum, and venue teams testing proximity experiences • QA engineers validating BLE-based features • Hobbyists exploring the world of Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon Multi-Tool is designed to feel fast, focused, and at home on iOS. No bloat, no servers, no accounts — just the BLE tools you actually need. Questions or feedback? Reach us at hvhorgz@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://hvhorgz.netlify.app/privacy/beacon Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Beacon SendReceiver

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an Beacon transmitter and receiver. Beacon SendReceiver is a practical tool for development, installation checks, and on-site testing. Key features • Broadcast an Beacon signal with a custom UUID, Major, and Minor • Detect nearby beacons that match your registered UUIDs • View live proximity as Immediate, Near, or Far, together with RSSI • Inspect and copy UUID, Major, Minor, RSSI, and proximity details • Add, edit, and delete up to 20 UUIDs to monitor • Quickly reuse recently entered Major and Minor values No account or sign-up is required. Registered UUIDs and recent values are stored on your device. Bluetooth and location access are required. Distance and proximity are estimates based on signal strength and may vary with the device and surrounding environment. Use a physical device for beacon testing.

Screenshots

Beacon Multi4 screens
Beacon SendReceiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon SendReceiver at none against Beacon Multi's 1. Beacon SendReceiver also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Beacon Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon SendReceiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Beacon Multi versus Beacon SendReceiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon MultiBeacon SendReceiver
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu HieuJaehyoung Jang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beacon Multi

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Beacon SendReceiver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Multi free?
Beacon Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon SendReceiver free?
Beacon SendReceiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon Multi or Beacon SendReceiver have ads?
Beacon Multi shows ads; Beacon SendReceiver does not.

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