Comparison

BeaconTrap vs MiniMatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

MiniMatch

This app helps miniature painters manage their paint collections. It allows users to scan paints to identify them, find matches across different brands, track inventory, and plan color schemes for projects. Users can also record custom paint mix recipes.

Highlights
  • Scan paints with camera
  • Match colors across 14 brands
  • Track paint collection inventory
  • Create custom color palettes
  • Record paint mix recipes
  • Browse popular paint schemes
Features
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Minimatch is the paint manager built for miniature painters. Whether you're painting your first Space Marine or your hundredth, Minimatch helps you scan, collect, match, and plan your paints like a pro. SCAN ANY PAINT Point your camera at any paint pot. Minimatch uses OCR and color matching to identify it instantly. No manual entry needed. MATCH ACROSS BRANDS Found a color you love but need it in a different brand? Minimatch uses CIEDE2000 color science to find the closest match across all 14 supported brands. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Track every paint you own. See what you have, what you need, and what's running low. Sort by color, brand, or type. CREATE PALETTES Plan your next project with custom palettes. Add a hero photo, pick your paints, or let Minimatch suggest colors from your photo automatically. MIX RECIPES Record your custom paint mixes with drop ratios. 2 drops Mephiston Red + 1 drop Abaddon Black? Save it, name it, reuse it. POPULAR SCHEMES Browse curated Warhammer 40K paint schemes with every paint listed and ready to shop. 1,200+ PAINTS, 14 BRANDS Citadel (Games Workshop) Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Game Color The Army Painter Scale75 AK Interactive Turbo Dork Pro Acryl Monument Hobbies Kimera Kolors Green Stuff World Warcolours P3 (Privateer Press) Reaper Free to use with up to 50 paints. Unlock unlimited for a one-time purchase of $4.99. No subscriptions. No ads. Ever.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
MiniMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MiniMatch at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. MiniMatch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). BeaconTrap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MiniMatch is free to download; BeaconTrap costs $0.99 up front. MiniMatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeaconTrap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, MiniMatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BeaconTrap versus MiniMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapMiniMatch
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJérémie BlaserIAN PHILLIP KILPATRICK

Customer experience

BeaconTrap

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MiniMatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniMatch

One-time1
  • Unlock Minimatch$4.99

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniMatch free?
MiniMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeaconTrap or MiniMatch have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor MiniMatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTrap or MiniMatch?
BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, and MiniMatch fortnightly. Most recently, BeaconTrap was updated on October 8, 2026 and MiniMatch on October 21, 2026.

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