Comparison

eBeacon vs Domika

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

Head to head
About

eBeacon

This app helps discover and interact with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy devices. It allows developers to configure and manage specific beacons, read and write data, and browse device services and characteristics.

Highlights
  • Scan for Bluetooth LE peripherals
  • Scan for JAALEE Beacons
  • Configure JAALEE Beacons
  • Read and write device characteristics
  • Browse device services
  • Support for URIBeacon and Eddystone
Features
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eBeacon can find all of your devices that use Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy(also known as Bluetooth Smart) Full Support of read, write, and notify is included. Developers can use eBeacon to Configure the Beacon Create by the JAALEE. Key Features: -Scan for any peripherals -Scan for JAALEE Beacons -JAALEE Customized firmware upgrade -Read and Configure JAALEE's Beacon -Browse Services and Characteristics -Read Services -Write Characteristics in Hex -Support URIBeacon. -Support Eddystone. -Support JAALEE BT-Gateway.

About

Domika

Control your smart home devices with this native iOS app for Home Assistant. It offers convenient access through home screen widgets, lock screen buttons, and control center shortcuts for everyday tasks like adjusting lights or AC. Get critical alerts for leaks and fires with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Lock screen buttons
  • Control center buttons
  • Critical push notifications
  • Multiple Home Assistant instance support
  • Compact dashboards
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The only fully native iOS app for Home Assistant. Domika supports home screen widgets, lock screen buttons, control center buttons, and sleek, compact dashboards. Domika is an unofficial Home Assistant app designed for simplicity. While it doesn’t cover every feature—like setting up new devices, creating automations, or adding integrations—it focuses on what you do most often. Domika makes it easy to turn off lights, adjust the AC, or close the garage in a straightforward, convenient way. Plus, it offers unique features: — Home screen widgets — Lock screen buttons — Control center buttons — Critical push notifications for events like fire or water leaks If you have multiple Home Assistant instances, Domika has you covered! You can add widgets and controls from multiple homes. Domika dashboards are free to use. A subscription is only needed for system widgets, critical push notifications, and shortcuts. Terms of Use: https://domika.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://domika.app/privacy_policy/

Screenshots

eBeacon4 screens
Domika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Domika at 4.6 against eBeacon's 1.0. Domika also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). eBeacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Domika sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. eBeacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Domika holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of eBeacon's written reviews are positive against 67% of Domika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBeacon ships an update every 2 months, Domika weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eBeacon versus Domika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBeaconDomika
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAALEE Inc.DevPocket

Customer experience

eBeacon

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Domika

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

eBeacon

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Domika

Subscriptions5
  • Domika Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Domika Family Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium features$4.991 Year
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  • Domika Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Domika Family Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thanks Tip$2.49
  • Coffee Tip$4.99

Questions

Is eBeacon free?
eBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Domika free?
Domika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eBeacon or Domika?
Domika is rated higher. eBeacon averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Domika averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do eBeacon or Domika have ads?
Neither eBeacon nor Domika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBeacon or Domika?
eBeacon ships an update every 2 months, and Domika weekly. Most recently, eBeacon was updated on September 26, 2026 and Domika on September 23, 2026.

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