Comparison

RadBeacon vs Floky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RadBeacon

Configure and manage proximity beacons that support Apple's iBeacon™ standard. Scan for nearby beacons, view and modify their settings, calibrate power, and reset to factory defaults. Secure your beacons with a PIN.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby beacons
  • View beacon settings
  • Modify beacon settings
  • Calibrate measured power
  • Range beacon accuracy
  • Update beacon PIN
  • Reset to factory settings
  • Lock beacon settings
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The RadBeacon™ app is the configuration utility for RadBeacon proximity beacons from Radius Networks that support Apple's iBeacon™ proximity services as well as other emerging proximity services. The RadBeacon app from Radius Networks requires an iOS iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 7.1 or higher and equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities. With the RadBeacon app you can scan for nearby configurable Radius Networks beacons. Once discovered, you can display each beacon's operating settings and make modifications to those settings. Scanning for RadBeacons ------------------------------ Scan for nearby configurable RadBeacons by swiping down on the RadBeacons table. Each beacon discovered is displayed with the following summary details - Beacon Name - Beacon Model - Firmware Version - Hardware ID - Battery Level Reviewing RadBeacon Settings ------------------------------------ Select any RadBeacon in the table to view it's detailed settings. The settings displayed include: _Summary_ - Beacon Name - Beacon Model - Firmware Version - Hardware ID - Battery Level _Modifiable Settings_ - Beacon Name - Beacon Type - Advertised Organizational Identifier [ UUID ] - Advertised Group Identifier [ Major ] - Advertised Unit Identifier [ Minor ] - Advertised Measured Power - Advertisement Rate - Transmit Power Updating RadBeacon Settings ----------------------------------- Change any of the modifiable settings. Press the Action Menu button and select Apply. Submit a valid PIN to update the settings for this beacon. Calibrating Measured Power --------------------------------- Press the Action Menu button and select Calibrate. Calibrate the measured power value of the beacon settings to ensure optimal proximity events and ranging. Update the measured power value with the results of your calibration activity and update your settings. Range Your Beacon ----------------------- Press the Action Menu button and select Range. Validate the accuracy of your beacon settings by quickly verifying the ranging behavior of your device in proximity to your configured beacon. Update RadBeacon PIN ---------------------------- Press the Action Menu button and select Update PIN. Submit a new and existing PIN to update the PIN for your beacon. Reset to Factory Settings ----------------------------- Press the Action Menu button and select Reset. Reset the device to the original factory settings. Submit a valid PIN to reset the settings for your beacon to factory defaults. Lock Settings ---------------- Press the Action Menu button and select Lock. Submit a valid PIN to prevent connections from remote Bluetooth 4.0 devices to the beacon configuration service. The Lock feature is a security precaution to limit the possibility of third party manipulation of your beacons once they have been installed and configured. In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon USB, remove and restore power to the device. In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon Tag, remove the front cover and press the configuration push button switch near the coin cell battery. In order to re-enter configurable mode for a RadBeacon X2, remove the front cover and switch the beacon power switch to OFF and back to ON. A beacon set in configurable mode will be configurable for up to 30 minutes or until you lock the device again. Boot To DFU --------------- Press the Action Menu button and select DFU. Reboot the beacon into Direct Firmware Update mode. Contact Radius Networks support for information on the procedure for firmware update or replacement. In order to re-enter normal operational model, simply remove and replace power to the device.

About

Floky

Features
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Would you like to make sure your vehicle is in a safe place? Is your dog or cat often straying and you would like to know where it is? Let Floky, the social vehicle and pet tracking application, watch over your belongings! What is Floky? Flocky is a security technology personal object tracking mobile application which helps you to track your lost belongings with the power of social networking. We’ve created the most economical and ecological solution in order to be able to detect your lost vehicle’s or pet’s location with the help of beacon technology. You only need to register and you are able to track more of your personal belongings anytime from anywhere. The application is compatible with all beacons in the market, choose the one that fits your needs the best! Be an everyday hero – help others to find their lost things too! **The application in some cases uses the GPS in the background. Please note that as with all GPS apps, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

RadBeacon4 screens
Floky3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RadBeacon at every 5 weeks against Floky's every 39 months. Floky's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadBeacon ships an update every 5 weeks, Floky every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RadBeacon versus Floky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadBeaconFloky
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadius NetworksAppz4 Kft.

In-app purchases

None

RadBeacon

No in-app purchases

None

Floky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RadBeacon free?
RadBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Floky free?
Floky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RadBeacon or Floky have ads?
Neither RadBeacon nor Floky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadBeacon or Floky?
RadBeacon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Floky every 39 months. Most recently, RadBeacon was updated on October 8, 2026 and Floky on September 8, 2026.

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