Comparison

Vic vs Flash Beacon

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

Head to head
About

Vic

Control digital image correlation systems remotely with live image feedback. Features include camera alignment, exposure control, and image acquisition triggers. Supports multiple systems and requires PC software.

Highlights
  • Remote control for DIC systems
  • Live image display
  • Cross-hair cursor for camera alignment
  • Exposure control
  • Zoom for focusing
  • Image acquisition triggers
  • Support for multiple systems
Features
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Vic-Snap is a remote control with live image display for Correlated Solutions' digital image correlation systems. The app connects to the image acquisition system via wifi and provides the following features: - Cross-hair cursor for alignment of the stereo cameras - Histogram display - Exposure control - Zoom for focusing - Trigger for acquisition of calibration and speckle images - Trigger gimbal calibration providing the hardware is available - Activate marking camera center with laser providing the hardware is available - Support for multiple Vic-Snap systems - Automatic discovery of all systems on the network Note that this app requires Vic-Snap version 8 on the PC side.

About

Flash Beacon

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Meet Flash Beacon — a simple utility for finding someone more easily in crowded places. Flash Beacon helps two users connect with a session code, then use visual signals, camera HUD guidance, and map support to spot each other more easily at festivals, concerts, clubs, outdoor events, and other crowded places. How it works: 1. Choose a color and icon 2. The host creates a session and shares the 6-digit code 3. The guest joins with the code 4. Use HUD Beacon and Map to help find the paired user 5. Use Flash Beacon as a bright visual signal when you are close Key features: Session code pairing: connect two users without an account HUD Beacon: camera HUD guidance for finding your paired user Map support: view paired-user location guidance Flash Beacon: use your screen as a bright visual beacon Color and icon customization: make yourself easier to recognize Simple, fast UI: built for quick use when you are on the move In-app purchases: Flash Beacon includes optional one-time icon pack purchases and an optional Beacon Pro monthly subscription. Beacon Pro lets the host create sessions, use HUD Beacon, use Map support, and access all icon packs while active. Only the host needs Beacon Pro to create a session. The guest can join with the session code. Important: GPS and direction guidance are approximate, especially indoors, in dense crowds, or at very close range. Results may vary depending on device sensors and location accuracy. Powered by Lighthouse Studios. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lighthousestudiosapp.github.io/flashbeacon-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Vic3 screens
Flash Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vic at none against Flash Beacon's 5. Vic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). Flash Beacon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 75 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Flash Beacon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vic ships an update every 75 months, Flash Beacon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vic versus Flash Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVicFlash Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorrelated Solutions, Inc.Bojan Drenovac

In-app purchases

None

Vic

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Flash Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Signs Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack$2.99
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  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Vic free?
Vic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Beacon free?
Flash Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vic or Flash Beacon have ads?
Neither Vic nor Flash Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vic or Flash Beacon?
Vic ships an update every 75 months, and Flash Beacon every 3 months. Most recently, Vic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flash Beacon on October 30, 2026.

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