Comparison

BeaconTrap vs Switch Wizard

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

Switch Wizard

Features
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You can easily convert between temperature, weight, length and volume units.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
Switch Wizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Switch Wizard at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. On update cadence, 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

Switch Wizard 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, Switch Wizard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
BeaconTrap versus Switch Wizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapSwitch Wizard
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.2 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJรฉrรฉmie BlaserWhitecloud Digital LLC

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

None

Switch Wizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switch Wizard free?
Switch Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaconTrap or Switch Wizard have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor Switch Wizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTrap or Switch Wizard?
BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, and Switch Wizard every 6 months. Most recently, BeaconTrap was updated on October 8, 2026 and Switch Wizard on September 30, 2026.

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