Comparison

Beaconator vs Stickat

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

Head to head
About

Beaconator

Features
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Beaconator is an all-in-one iBeacon broadcaster and detector for developers, testers, and educators. Whether you're building an indoor navigation app, testing proximity interactions, validating hardware, or learning about Bluetooth beacons, Beaconator makes iBeacon development simple. Configure a custom UUID, Major, and Minor, then instantly turn your iPhone into an iBeacon transmitter. On another device, detect nearby beacons, monitor signal strength, verify your configuration, and troubleshoot deployments without additional hardware. Features • Broadcast fully configurable iBeacon signals • Detect nearby iBeacons in real time • Adjustable UUID, Major, and Minor values • Generate random UUIDs for testing • Share beacon configurations with QR codes • Scan QR codes to configure another device instantly • View beacon proximity, RSSI, and estimated distance • Clean SwiftUI interface optimized for quick testing Perfect for • iOS developers • Bluetooth LE developers • Indoor positioning projects • Museum and exhibit installations • Retail and proximity marketing prototypes • Classroom demonstrations • QA and field testing • Hardware validation Typical Workflow 1. Configure a beacon on one device. 2. Display a QR code containing the beacon UUID. 3. Scan the QR code with a second device. 4. Begin ranging immediately to verify the broadcast. No typing. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Beaconator was created by a developer who needed a simple way to test iBeacon-enabled applications in real-world environments. It has helped validate countless Bluetooth beacon deployments and continues to evolve with modern iOS and SwiftUI. All of the code is open-source and available at https://github.com/jeffreality/beaconator . Whether you're shipping a production app or experimenting with Core Location and Bluetooth LE, Beaconator gives you the tools you need to test quickly and confidently.

About

Stickat

Features
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Stickat lets you instantly remove backgrounds and create stickers with ease. Cutting out images manually every time can be a hassle. But with Stickat, you can turn your favorite photos into stickers in just a few taps—fast and effortless! Automatically remove backgrounds from any photo and save the stickers to your album! Create up to 5 stickers at once! No need to go through the tedious process of making them one by one. Stickat ensures clean, precise cutouts for every sticker. Say goodbye to messy edges and enjoy smooth, high-quality stickers. Stickat’s Outline Effect makes your images look more like real stickers! Stickat is built exclusively for iOS and runs entirely on your device. While an internet connection is required for checking the time, sticker creation works completely offline—no internet needed! Your stickers stay private because Stickat doesn’t use any servers. Everything is stored safely on your device—so you can use it with peace of mind! For inquiries, contact us at meelobusiness25@gmail.com.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beaconator at none against Stickat's shown. Stickat's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Beaconator ships an update every 7 months, Stickat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Beaconator versus Stickat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconatorStickat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpushplay.netKyubo Shim

In-app purchases

None

Beaconator

No in-app purchases

None

Stickat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beaconator free?
Beaconator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickat free?
Stickat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beaconator or Stickat have ads?
Stickat shows ads; Beaconator does not.
Which is updated more often, Beaconator or Stickat?
Beaconator ships an update every 7 months, and Stickat fortnightly. Most recently, Beaconator was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stickat on October 4, 2026.

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