BeaconTrap vs Plant Scanner BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Background iBeacon scanning
- Trigger HTTP requests
- Trigger notifications
- Enter/Exit region triggers
- RSSI threshold precondition
- Knock gesture trigger
- Export configuration
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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.
Plant Scanner BLE
This utility app functions as a Bluetooth low energy scanner and debugger. It enables users to filter and save discovered devices, and perform data transformations. The app is free to download and use.
- Bluetooth low energy scanning
- Device filtering
- Device saving
- Data transformations
- Low energy debugging
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Bluetooth low energy scanner and debugger. Allows filtering and saving of devices, as well as data transformations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Plant Scanner BLE at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. BeaconTrap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.5). On 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
Plant Scanner BLE is free to download; BeaconTrap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BeaconTrap | Plant Scanner BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jérémie Blaser | Two Loons Consulting LLC |
Customer experience
BeaconTrap
Plant Scanner BLE
In-app purchases
BeaconTrap
No in-app purchases
Plant Scanner BLE
No in-app purchases









