Comparison

BeaconTrap vs GBeacon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

GBeacon

Features
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GBeacon is a config tool. used for config beacon super param.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
GBeacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GBeacon at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. GBeacon also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

GBeacon 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, GBeacon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
BeaconTrap versus GBeacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapGBeacon
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.210.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJΓ©rΓ©mie Blaserζ·±εœ³εΈ‚η„±ιΈŸη§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

None

GBeacon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GBeacon free?
GBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaconTrap or GBeacon have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor GBeacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTrap or GBeacon?
BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, and GBeacon every 6 months. Most recently, BeaconTrap was updated on October 8, 2026 and GBeacon on October 7, 2026.

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