Comparison

BeaconTrap vs TinPot

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

TinPot

Features
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TinPot is the app for miniature painters and hobbyists who want to nail the right color without guesswork. Take a reference photo β€” a mini, artwork, or physical swatch β€” pick a point with the magnifier, and instantly see the closest acrylic matches from brands like Citadel Colour, Vallejo, Army Painter, AK Interactive, and more. Matching uses Lab color space with Ξ”Eβ‚€β‚€ (CIEDE2000), the same standard color professionals rely on. KEY FEATURES β€’ Color picker β€” Camera or gallery, touch sampling with magnifier, hex and RGB values, and a ranked list of compatible paints with brand filters. β€’ Dashboard β€” Quick access to analyze an image and view your active projects. (Coming soon!) β€’ Projects β€” Save work on your device: name, notes, category, reference photos, and colors linked to the catalog with their Ξ”E. (Coming soon!) β€’ Inventory β€” Track what’s on your paint shelf: catalog search, quantities per SKU, and barcode entry when the code exists in local data. β€’ Settings β€” Light, dark, or system theme; favorite brands; customizable project categories. BUILT FOR THE HOBBY BENCH β€’ Bundled catalog data for color lookup without relying on a constant connection. β€’ Projects and inventory stored locally on your iPhone or iPad. β€’ App interface available in English and Spanish. (for now) β€’ Portrait-first layout, ideal at the painting table. TinPot doesn’t replace your artistic judgment β€” it gets you closer to the reference so you waste less paint testing shades. Questions or ideas? Tap Settings β†’ Send feedback in the app. --- Independently developed. Thank you for supporting the project.

Screenshots

BeaconTrap3 screens
TinPot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TinPot at Free against BeaconTrap's $0.99. TinPot also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). BeaconTrap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, TinPot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BeaconTrap versus TinPot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTrapTinPot
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.2 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJΓ©rΓ©mie BlaserEsteban Davalos Navarro

In-app purchases

None

BeaconTrap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TinPot

One-time1
  • TinPot Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is BeaconTrap free?
BeaconTrap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinPot free?
TinPot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeaconTrap or TinPot have ads?
Neither BeaconTrap nor TinPot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTrap or TinPot?
BeaconTrap ships an update every 9 months, and TinPot every 10 days. Most recently, BeaconTrap was updated on October 8, 2026 and TinPot on October 5, 2026.

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