Comparison

RadBeacon vs CSIndex

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

CSIndex

Features
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CSIndex is the fastest way to track and price your CS2 skin collection. Point your camera at any skin in the CS2 inspect screen - CSIndex reads the skin name, wear rating, pattern template and finish catalog automatically, then searches CSFloat for current market listings in seconds. FEATURES - Camera scan - capture any skin directly from your screen - Instant pricing - average market price from real CSFloat listings - Smart search - filter by float, pattern, paint index and category - Collection tracking - save your skins and view them anytime - CSFloat deep links - jump straight to similar listings for any saved skin - Manual search - find any skin by name, wear and float range Built for CS2 players who want quick answers without opening a browser. Whether you're inspecting a trade offer or checking your inventory value, CSIndex gives you the data you need in a few taps. No ads. Just skins.

Screenshots

RadBeacon4 screens
CSIndex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RadBeacon at none against CSIndex's 4. RadBeacon also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CSIndex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RadBeacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadBeacon ships an update every 5 weeks, CSIndex every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RadBeacon versus CSIndex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadBeaconCSIndex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRadius Networks, Inc.Matas Paulius Dregva

In-app purchases

None

RadBeacon

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CSIndex

One-time4
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$1.99
  • Beer$4.99
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  • Pizza Slice$9.99

Questions

Is RadBeacon free?
RadBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSIndex free?
CSIndex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RadBeacon or CSIndex have ads?
Neither RadBeacon nor CSIndex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadBeacon or CSIndex?
RadBeacon ships an update every 5 weeks, and CSIndex every 6 months. Most recently, RadBeacon was updated on June 7, 2026 and CSIndex on September 23, 2026.

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