Comparison

BeaconTrap vs LinTech Beacon Konfigurator

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

Head to head
About

BeaconTrap

This app detects iBeacons in the background and initiates predefined actions based on customizable conditions. It supports triggering HTTP requests and notifications, with options for enter/exit triggers and signal strength thresholds. Users can also manually trigger actions or export configurations.

Highlights
  • Background iBeacon scanning
  • Trigger HTTP requests
  • Trigger notifications
  • Enter/Exit region triggers
  • RSSI threshold precondition
  • Knock gesture trigger
  • Export configuration
Features
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BeaconTrap scans for iBeacons in the background and triggers preset actions when the configured preconditions are met. Actions Trigger HTTP Requests and Notifications Enter/Exit Triggers Trigger actions wehen a beacon becomes close or when leaving a beacon's region. Trigger Preconditions Additionally to immediately triggering an action when an iBeacon signal is received, BeaconTrap allows the configuration of the following preconditions: - RSSI threshold You can set a minimum RSSI (signal strength) threshold value for triggering actions - Knock twice The beacon wakes up the app in the background which listens to knock gestures. Knock twice on your device to trigger the action. - Arrival/Departure only Prevents triggering an action when you are leaving a place where you have stayed some time (~10min). This works great for door buzzers, where you only want to open a door uppon arriving at a place. Export Configuration Export your trap configuration to other devices with a shareable link. Have a look at the website for an example configuration. Quick-Actions Swipe to arm/disarm a trap or manually trigger enter/exit actions. Hardware You will need a beacon from Estimote, Gimbal, Radius Networks RadBeacon, Kontakt or from any other iBeacon manufacturer, in order to use this app.

About

LinTech Beacon Konfigurator

Features
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With the LinTech Beacon Configurator you configure the settings of your LinTech Beacon. You can change the name: - change the name with which the beacon appears during the search - Set the Advertisng Interval Advertising Interval is the time interval at which the beacon will send its data packet. it can be set to a minimum of 100 ms. Please note that a frequent advertising packet has an influence on the power consumption of the beacon. - adjust the transmit power The higher the power, the higher the range. This setting also influences the power consumption. - enter the Major- and Minor-ID These IDs are important for the app. The IDs can be used, for example, to transfer location information such as the branch number or location identifier. These IDs are transmitted in the Advertisng package. - select the beacon mode The beacon supports Apple iBeacon, the Google Eddystone and Eddystone URL and its own LinTech beacon mode. The modes differ in the structure of the advertising package. In LinTech Beacon mode, the battery status is also displayed. information about the LinTech Beacons. Information on LinTech Beacons can be found on our website at http://www.lintech.de/produkt/bluetooth-low-energy-beacon. What is a Beacon? A Beacon is a small radio transmitter based on Bluetooth Low Energy, which is used in at configurable intervals sends signals/data packets to the environment. These are received by other smart devices, e.g. smartphones. This way, persons or devices can be localized, the own location can be determined and routes can be evaluated. With the help of Beacon technology you can navigate in rooms. It is always necessary to have a smartphone app that displays the received information. is evaluated. It is not necessary for the smartphone to have a Bluetooth connection to the beacon. Signals of different beacons can be sent one after the other. within range of each other.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
LinTech Beacon Konfigurator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LinTech Beacon Konfigurator at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. LinTech Beacon Konfigurator also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

LinTech Beacon Konfigurator is free to download; BeaconTrap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, LinTech Beacon Konfigurator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
BeaconTrap versus LinTech Beacon Konfigurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapLinTech Beacon Konfigurator
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.212.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJรฉrรฉmie BlaserLinTech

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

None

LinTech Beacon Konfigurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinTech Beacon Konfigurator free?
LinTech Beacon Konfigurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaconTrap or LinTech Beacon Konfigurator have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor LinTech Beacon Konfigurator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTrap or LinTech Beacon Konfigurator?
BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, and LinTech Beacon Konfigurator every 4 months. Most recently, BeaconTrap was updated on November 1, 2026 and LinTech Beacon Konfigurator on October 26, 2026.

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