Comparison

Flash Beacon vs Color Screen

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

Head to head
About

Flash Beacon

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Meet Flash Beacon — a simple utility for finding someone more easily in crowded places. Flash Beacon helps two users connect with a session code, then use visual signals, camera HUD guidance, and map support to spot each other more easily at festivals, concerts, clubs, outdoor events, and other crowded places. How it works: 1. Choose a color and icon 2. The host creates a session and shares the 6-digit code 3. The guest joins with the code 4. Use HUD Beacon and Map to help find the paired user 5. Use Flash Beacon as a bright visual signal when you are close Key features: Session code pairing: connect two users without an account HUD Beacon: camera HUD guidance for finding your paired user Map support: view paired-user location guidance Flash Beacon: use your screen as a bright visual beacon Color and icon customization: make yourself easier to recognize Simple, fast UI: built for quick use when you are on the move In-app purchases: Flash Beacon includes optional one-time icon pack purchases and an optional Beacon Pro monthly subscription. Beacon Pro lets the host create sessions, use HUD Beacon, use Map support, and access all icon packs while active. Only the host needs Beacon Pro to create a session. The guest can join with the session code. Important: GPS and direction guidance are approximate, especially indoors, in dense crowds, or at very close range. Results may vary depending on device sensors and location accuracy. Powered by Lighthouse Studios. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lighthousestudiosapp.github.io/flashbeacon-legal/privacy.html

About

Color Screen

Features
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Color Screen turns your iPhone or iPad into a full-screen color panel for lighting, testing, and atmosphere. Use it as a stage light, photo fill light, LED or dead-pixel test, mood light, candle light, party light, or night light. It is fast, simple, and works offline for all core color features. Free features - Full-screen solid color - 20 preset colors - HEX input + RGB sliders - Color picker - 3 favorites - Force max brightness Premium features - Color sequences (Police, Ambulance, Disco, Candle, Breathing, Sunrise) - Custom sequence editor - Two-color gradient mode - Unlimited favorites - One-time purchase — no subscriptions Photosensitivity warning: This app can display rapidly changing colors and flashing sequences. If you or anyone viewing the screen has epilepsy, seizure disorders, or photosensitivity, avoid using sequence features. Take breaks and stop use immediately if you feel discomfort, dizziness, or visual disturbances. Support: https://cosprosoftsplit.github.io/color-screen/support.html Privacy Policy: https://cosprosoftsplit.github.io/color-screen/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cosprosoftsplit.github.io/color-screen/terms.html

Screenshots

Flash Beacon4 screens
Color Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Screen at every 2 weeks against Flash Beacon's every 3 months. Flash Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Flash Beacon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Color Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash Beacon ships an update every 3 months, Color Screen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flash Beacon versus Color Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash BeaconColor Screen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBojan DrenovacIVAN BOBAN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flash Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Signs Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack$2.99
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  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Color Screen

One-time1
  • Color Screen Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Flash Beacon free?
Flash Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Screen free?
Color Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flash Beacon or Color Screen have ads?
Neither Flash Beacon nor Color Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash Beacon or Color Screen?
Flash Beacon ships an update every 3 months, and Color Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash Beacon was updated on September 10, 2026 and Color Screen on September 25, 2026.

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