Beacon Ranging vs MyBeacon Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beacon Ranging
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周囲にあるiBeaconモジュールの電波の受信状況を確認することができます。 ■指定したUUIDでのiBeacon探索 ■大まかな距離/大まかな近接具合/電波強度の測定 ■フィルタ機能による表示絞り込み
MyBeacon Tool
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This is the configuration application designed for Aplix "MyBeacon™ series". "MyBeacon™ series" is a series of beacon modules using iBeacon licensed technology, which also have obtained relevant certifications as well as regional RF regulatory approvals. To use this application you need to have actual MyBeacon™ device and correspond ID/password. By using this application you can change the settings of "MyBeacon™ series" including the data being sent, output power...etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBeacon Tool at monthly against Beacon Ranging's every 9 months. MyBeacon Tool also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beacon Ranging ships an update every 9 months, MyBeacon Tool monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beacon Ranging | MyBeacon Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Musen Connect, Inc. | Aplix Corporation |
In-app purchases
Beacon Ranging
No in-app purchases
MyBeacon Tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Beacon Ranging free?
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Do Beacon Ranging or MyBeacon Tool have ads?
Which is updated more often, Beacon Ranging or MyBeacon Tool?
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