# RadBeacon vs iBeacon Loc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RadBeacon at 57% against iBeacon Loc's 0%. RadBeacon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). iBeacon Loc's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

RadBeacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of RadBeacon's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBeacon Loc's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadBeacon | iBeacon Loc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon/id789301891/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeacon-loc/id845054448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radius Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602206) | [Eurelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/500641842) |

## What reviewers say

### RadBeacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon/id789301891)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iBeacon Loc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeacon-loc/id845054448)

This utility app detects nearby iBeacons and can also transmit your smartphone's signal as an iBeacon with custom identifiers. It offers configurable options for managing beacon signals.

**Highlights:** Detect iBeacons, Transmit as an iBeacon, User-defined identifiers, Configurable utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadBeacon free?

RadBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iBeacon Loc free?

iBeacon Loc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RadBeacon or iBeacon Loc?

RadBeacon is rated higher. RadBeacon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iBeacon Loc averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RadBeacon or iBeacon Loc have ads?

Neither RadBeacon nor iBeacon Loc shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*