Comparison

Beacon Scout vs SDEV VPN

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

SDEV VPN

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Secure your internet connection with SDEV VPN β€” a fast, lightweight VPN app built for simplicity and privacy. Browse the web with confidence knowing your data is encrypted and your online activity stays private. SDEV VPN uses the industry-standard IKEv2/IPSec protocol to deliver fast, reliable connections with strong AES-256 encryption. Why SDEV VPN? β€’ One-tap connection β€” get protected in seconds β€’ Multiple server locations β€” connect through New York, Warsaw, and more coming soon β€’ Real-time server latency β€” automatically find the fastest server near you β€’ Native iOS integration β€” uses Apple's built-in VPN framework for maximum stability β€’ Privacy-respecting β€” we don't log your browsing activity or DNS queries Stay protected everywhere Whether you're on public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, traveling abroad, or simply want to keep your browsing private at home, SDEV VPN keeps your connection secure and your identity hidden. Simple and transparent pricing Try the app before you subscribe. When you're ready, choose from flexible weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription plans. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple ID settings. Built for performance SDEV VPN is designed to be lightweight and efficient. No bloated features, no battery drain β€” just a clean, fast VPN that works when you need it. Download SDEV VPN and take control of your online privacy today. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Subscription details β€’ VPN Premium Weekly β€” $0.99 / week β€’ VPN Premium Monthly β€” $2.99 / month β€’ VPN Premium Yearly β€” $19.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price and duration unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sdevvpn.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beacon Scout4 screens
SDEV VPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Scout at none against SDEV VPN's 3. Beacon Scout also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. SDEV VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Beacon Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Beacon Scout versus SDEV VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon ScoutSDEV VPN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)SDEV LLC

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Scout

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SDEV VPN

Subscriptions3
  • VPN Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • VPN Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VPN Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Beacon Scout free?
Beacon Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDEV VPN free?
SDEV VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacon Scout or SDEV VPN have ads?
Neither Beacon Scout nor SDEV VPN shows ads.

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