Comparison

LightNeedle vs Beatio

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

Head to head
About

LightNeedle

Features
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Take control of your GLP-1 routine with one clean, private tracker. Built for people using tirzepatide, semaglutide, orlistat, and similar weight-management plans, LightNeedle helps you stay consistent, reduce missed doses, and understand your progress over time. What you can do: - Log every injection in seconds - Track dose changes week by week - Set medication reminders that match your schedule - Record weight and body measurements - Track side effects, appetite, mood, and energy - View progress with simple trend charts - Export your history for clinician visits Designed for daily use: - Fast entry flow for shot, dose, and notes - Clean timeline and calendar views - Flexible reminder settings - Structured logs you can actually review later Why users choose LightNeedle: - Built for GLP-1 routines, not generic notes - Easy to keep streaks and stay accountable - Makes follow-ups with your care team easier Important: LightNeedle is for self-tracking and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your clinician's guidance. Download now and build a routine you can stick with.

About

Beatio

Features
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Blood pressure tracker and pulse logbook—without an account. Log cuff SYS/DIA (manual entry or OCR of a digital monitor screen). Optionally estimate heart rate with fingertip camera PPG. PPG does not measure blood pressure. Readings stay on this iPhone; no sign-in, no cloud health upload. WHY BEATIO • Built as a hypertension / BP diary, not a “phone blood-pressure camera” • Monitor OCR: photograph the cuff display or pick a library photo, then confirm SYS/DIA/pulse • Manual log in seconds: systolic, diastolic, pulse, tags, notes • Fingertip PPG: torch + camera heart-rate (BPM) estimate only • Charts and AHA-style stage labels on confirmed cuff readings • Optional daily measurement reminders • Extra on-device profiles and PDF report preview/share (Pro) • No ads, no IDFA. Purchase validation uses Apple’s systems so Pro stays in sync—health records never leave the device FREE VS PRO Free includes 3 successful PPG heart-rate estimates and 2 confirmed OCR saves. Pro unlocks unlimited PPG/OCR, additional on-device profiles, 30-day / 90-day / all-time analytics, and PDF export/sharing. Profiles are local to this device, not separate accounts. Storefront prices and any free trial follow the in-app paywall and your Apple ID eligibility. Subscriptions and lifetime purchases are billed by Apple and may auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. LANGUAGES English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean IMPORTANT Beatio is a personal logbook and wellness tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional care. SYS/DIA come only from your confirmed cuff readings. Always consult a qualified clinician for medical decisions.

Screenshots

LightNeedle4 screens
Beatio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightNeedle at none against Beatio's 4. LightNeedle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Beatio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LightNeedle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightNeedle ships an update fortnightly, Beatio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LightNeedle versus Beatio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightNeedleBeatio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer志超 杨爱华 刘

In-app purchases

None

LightNeedle

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Beatio

Subscriptions3
  • Beatio PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Beatio PRO Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Beatio PRO Yearly3 Days trial$24.901 Year
One-time1
  • Beatio PRO Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is LightNeedle free?
LightNeedle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beatio free?
Beatio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightNeedle or Beatio have ads?
Neither LightNeedle nor Beatio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightNeedle or Beatio?
LightNeedle ships an update fortnightly, and Beatio monthly. Most recently, LightNeedle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beatio on September 20, 2026.

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