Comparison

Beacon Scout vs Video Speedifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 erapühones 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

Video Speedifier

Adjust the playback speed of any video directly within your browser. Offers precise control with a slider and customizable presets, allowing you to speed up or slow down content on various platforms.

Highlights
  • Precise speed control (0.1x to 5x)
  • Customizable preset buttons
  • Overdrive mode for faster playback
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Intelligent handling of dynamic videos
Features
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Take control of every video you watch. Video Speedifier is a clean, powerful Safari extension that lets you adjust playback speed on any website with precision and ease. Use the smooth slider for fine-grained control (0.1× increments) or tap the quick preset buttons for common speeds. Turn on Overdrive when you want to push speeds even higher, or take it slow with Slo-mo mode. It works across YouTube, Netflix, online courses, Twitch, and most other video players — including tricky ones that try to reset the speed. Key Features • Precise speed control from 0.01× up to 5× • Customizable preset buttons • Overdrive mode for faster playback • Slo-mo mode for slower playback • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI • Intelligent handling of dynamic and embedded videos Getting started is simple: install the app, enable Video Speedifier in Safari’s Extensions settings, and you’re ready to go. The extension then appears in your toolbar whenever you need it. Whether you’re speeding through lectures, slowing down language content, or just want to watch at your own pace, Video Speedifier gives you full control without leaving the page.

Screenshots

Beacon Scout4 screens
Video Speedifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Speedifier at every 4 weeks against Beacon Scout's every 3 months. Video Speedifier also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Scout ships an update every 3 months, Video Speedifier every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beacon Scout versus Video Speedifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon ScoutVideo Speedifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Justin James

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Video Speedifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Scout free?
Beacon Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Speedifier free?
Video Speedifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon Scout or Video Speedifier have ads?
Neither Beacon Scout nor Video Speedifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Scout or Video Speedifier?
Beacon Scout ships an update every 3 months, and Video Speedifier every 4 weeks. Most recently, Beacon Scout was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Speedifier on October 31, 2026.

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