Comparison

Beacon Scout vs Secure Wi

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Scout

Features
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Search and find your missplaced BLE or Bluetooth devices with this simple scanner app. Simply scan for devices in the environment and select the oine you want to locate. It will then show signal strength and the direction you are facing in a "Radar screen look" allowing you to see where the signal ius strongest. Usually when the signal gets stronger, you get closer to the device until its directly infront of you. You never had this issue? You put your wireless in-ear headphones somewhere and can't remember where. They are even connected to your phone, but playing music would not work because those modern erapΓΌhones only play while ion your ear. Also they would not be very loud... At this point, this app is very usefull. Just select the device and follow the signal. You can even mark a device as favourite so you can find it faster when it happens again. Otherwise the devices you connected to will be persistently stored in a list. Long press on a device in the list to get some additional information about it. All this functionality without the need to be online, without payment or hidden fees, without registration and without advertisement.

About

Secure Wi

Features
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Is your Wi-Fi safe? Secure Wi-Fi instantly scans your network, detects vulnerabilities, and gives you a clear security score so you always know if your connection is protected. [ONE-TAP SECURITY SCAN] Run a comprehensive network analysis with a single tap. Secure Wi-Fi performs multiple checks in real time and delivers results in seconds, no technical knowledge required. [6-POINT DEEP ANALYSIS] Every scan covers six critical security layers: β€’ Network type detection (Wi-Fi vs. Cellular) β€’ Encryption check (WPA2/WPA3 verification) β€’ VPN status detection β€’ DNS configuration analysis β€’ Captive portal detection β€’ Public IP address lookup [SECURITY SCORE] Get a clear 0–100 score after every scan. Instantly understand how safe your connection is green means safe, yellow means caution, red means risk. [RISK DETECTION & ALERTS] Spot vulnerabilities like open networks, missing VPN, unsafe DNS, and captive portals before they become a problem. Know exactly what to fix and why. [CONTINUOUS PROTECTION] Enable background monitoring to stay protected at all times. Get notified automatically when you connect to a risky network or when your security status changes. [SCAN HISTORY] Review all your past scans with detailed breakdowns. Track how your network security has changed over time and across different locations. [ON-DEVICE PRIVACY] All analysis happens locally on your device. Your network data, scan results, and personal information never leave your phone. No tracking, no ads, no data collection. [BUILT FOR EVERYONE] Whether you're at a coffee shop, airport, hotel, or office. Secure Wi-Fi helps you make informed decisions about every network you connect to. Simple enough for anyone, detailed enough for experts. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Secure Wi-Fi offers a Premium subscription that unlocks unlimited scans, continuous protection, real-time alerts, detailed reports, and full scan history. β€’ Monthly Premium: Billed monthly β€’ Annual Premium: Billed annually (includes 14-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keremturkozu.github.io/secure-wifi-privacy.html

Screenshots

Beacon Scout4 screens
Secure Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Scout at none against Secure Wi's 2. Beacon Scout also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Secure Wi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Beacon Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Scout ships an update every 3 months, Secure Wi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Beacon Scout versus Secure Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon ScoutSecure Wi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Kerem Turkozu

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Scout

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Secure Wi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Beacon Scout free?
Beacon Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Wi free?
Secure Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacon Scout or Secure Wi have ads?
Neither Beacon Scout nor Secure Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Scout or Secure Wi?
Beacon Scout ships an update every 3 months, and Secure Wi every 2 months. Most recently, Beacon Scout was updated on October 31, 2026 and Secure Wi on October 6, 2026.

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