Comparison

Beaconator vs TaskQuadrant

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

TaskQuadrant

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TaskQuadrant is a task manager built around the Eisenhower Matrix, helping you turn everything on your list into a clear, actionable order of priority. Instead of letting tasks pile up endlessly, TaskQuadrant helps you see what actually matters. The moment you open the app, you can quickly understand the bigger picture: what is most important, what should be done first, what can be planned, and what is not worth your attention right now. Use the Quadrants overview to stay aware of everything, the Today view to focus on what needs action now, and the List view to search, filter, and organize all of your tasks. TaskQuadrant is designed to reduce the friction of daily planning. Capture a task in a single line, then add more details whenever you need to: categories, subtasks, due dates, reminders, notes, and recurring schedules. Whether you are managing work, school, or personal life, TaskQuadrant helps you stay clear and focused. Features: • Organize tasks with the four Eisenhower quadrants • See your priorities at a glance with the Quadrants overview • Focus on overdue, due today, upcoming, and suggested tasks in Today view • Search, sort, and filter tasks in List view • Capture tasks quickly with fast add • Add categories, subtasks, notes, due dates, and reminders • Support recurring tasks and snooze reminders • Move tasks between quadrants anytime as priorities change • Supports Traditional Chinese and English • Local-first design focused on personal task management If you want more than just a place to remember things, and instead want a clearer way to decide what to do next, TaskQuadrant is built for you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beaconator1 screens
TaskQuadrant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beaconator at none against TaskQuadrant's 3. TaskQuadrant's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskQuadrant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Beaconator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Beaconator versus TaskQuadrant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconatorTaskQuadrant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpushplay.netYU CHENG LIAO

In-app purchases

None

Beaconator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskQuadrant

Subscriptions2
  • TaskQuadrant Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TaskQuadrant Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskQuadrant Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Beaconator free?
Beaconator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskQuadrant free?
TaskQuadrant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beaconator or TaskQuadrant have ads?
Neither Beaconator nor TaskQuadrant shows ads.

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