Comparison

Propellon vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

Propellon

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Propellon is the companion app for the Propellon Beacon — a Bluetooth device that automatically blocks distracting apps when you sit down to work. This app requires the Propellon Beacon hardware to function. The beacon is sold separately at getpropellon.com. HOW IT WORKS Place your Propellon Beacon on your desk. When your iPhone detects the beacon signal, Propellon applies Screen Time shields to your selected apps, blocking them at the OS level. Walk away from your desk, and they unlock automatically. No manual switching. No willpower required. WHAT YOU CAN CONFIGURE · Choose which apps to block per focus session · Create multiple groups (Work, Study, Deep Focus) · Set schedules — only block during specific days and hours · Adjust detection sensitivity with two-point zone calibration · Set lock and unlock delay (1–10 seconds) PRIVACY Propellon has no servers, no accounts, and no analytics. Everything stays on your device. Bluetooth and location data are processed locally and never transmitted. Location permission (Always On) is required because Apple routes iBeacon detection through CoreLocation. No GPS coordinates are read or stored. Terms of Service: https://getpropellon.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getpropellon.com/privacy REQUIREMENTS · Propellon Beacon (required — sold at getpropellon.com) · iPhone running iOS 17 or later · Screen Time permission · Location permission set to Always

About

Beacon

Enhance your productivity with timed focus sessions and app blocking. Connect with friends for shared accountability and challenges to stay on track. Track your progress and build consistent focus habits.

Highlights
  • Timed focus sessions
  • App blocking via Screen Time
  • Recurring scheduled sessions
  • Focus streak and stats
  • Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts
  • Social accountability with friends
  • Monk Mode for deep focus
Features
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Beacon helps you put your phone down and get meaningful work done—with optional accountability from people you trust. FREE FOCUS TOOLS • Timed focus sessions — pick 25, 45, or 60 minutes (or custom) and block distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time • Recurring scheduled sessions — set daily or weekly focus windows that start automatically • Focus streak & stats — track completed sessions, minutes, and how consistently you show up • Home Screen widget & Siri Shortcuts — start focus from your widget or with a voice command • Custom shield screen — a calm reminder when you try to open a blocked app FOCUS WITH FRIENDS (BEACON PRO) Upgrade to Beacon Pro to unlock social accountability: • Circles — create or join private groups with friends • Peer Beacons — send a focus request to a friend; they can join your session • Monk Mode — open-ended, no-timer deep focus, solo or as a challenge with friends • Shared schedules — invite circle members to recurring focus windows • Circle leaderboard — compare streaks, completed sessions, and focus minutes Beacon Pro is optional. Personal timed focus and your own scheduled sessions work without a subscription. SUBSCRIPTION Beacon Pro is $5.99/month (price may vary by region). Eligible new subscribers may start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. REQUIREMENTS Beacon uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block apps you choose. You'll be asked to grant Screen Time permission during setup. Beacon does not see your app usage history—only the apps you select to block. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Privacy Policy: https://beaconfocus.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://beaconfocus.app/terms.html Questions? Visit beaconfocus.app

Screenshots

Propellon4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Propellon at none against Beacon's 1. Beacon's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Beacon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Propellon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Propellon ships an update every 6 weeks, Beacon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Propellon versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPropellonBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel Masoumi RadJohn Cain

In-app purchases

None

Propellon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Propellon free?
Propellon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Propellon or Beacon have ads?
Neither Propellon nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Propellon or Beacon?
Propellon ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beacon fortnightly. Most recently, Propellon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beacon on October 10, 2026.

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