Comparison

BeaconTrap vs ComplicaJSON

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

ComplicaJSON

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ComplicaJSON transforms any JSON data source into a personalized Apple Watch complication. Connect to your favorite APIs for weather, stock prices, server metrics, or any other JSON endpoint and get access to your data at a glance. The Apple Watch will automatically update the data at regular intervals, ensuring you always have the latest information right on your wrist. With support for Image URL, String, Number, Boolean, and Percentage data types, you can customize your watch face with the exact metrics you need.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
ComplicaJSON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComplicaJSON at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. BeaconTrap's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.5). 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 6 level
BeaconTrap versus ComplicaJSON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapComplicaJSON
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
Best chart rank#196 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.2 โ€” better18.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJรฉrรฉmie BlaserAlmost Good Enough ApS

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

None

ComplicaJSON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComplicaJSON free?
ComplicaJSON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaconTrap or ComplicaJSON have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor ComplicaJSON shows ads.

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