Blue Switch vs Repeating Beep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue Switch
Control 2, 4, or 8 channel Bluetooth BLE relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Assign custom names to modules and individual relays for easy identification and management. Enhance security by changing the default password.
- Control 2, 4, or 8 channel relay modules
- Bluetooth BLE connectivity
- Assign custom module aliases
- Assign custom relay aliases
- Change default password for security
- Connect to multiple modules
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This app allows you to control a 2, 4 or 8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE with your iPhone or iPad. To use this app, you need one of these three modules: "2 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "4 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" These modules can be ordered at many online shops. Please use a search engine to find a shop. This app can be connected with any number of modules. By entering an alias, the modules are marked clearly and can easily be assigned to a use area. Name the modules for example "Relay 1", "Relay 2", "Electronic lab project" or "Ambient Light". An alias can also be entered for each relay. The default password for these modules is usually "12345678". For more security, the app also allows you to change the password. The password must be eight digits long.
Repeating Beep
This utility app provides customizable sound alerts at set intervals, running in the background or when the device is locked. It's ideal for various routines, from reminders and practice to cooking and focus sessions. The app offers presets, custom timing, and live activity integration.
- Customizable intervals
- Background operation
- Offline functionality
- Six quick presets
- Live Activity integration
- Optional vibration
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Tap Start to hear a repeating beep every 30 seconds, or whatever interval you choose. The timer can keep running in the background or while your device is locked. It works offline and remembers your settings. Use Repeating Beep for reminders, pacing, practice, focus, cooking, or any routine that needs a regular sound. • Six quick presets • Custom intervals • Live Activity with elapsed time and Stop • Test beep • Optional vibration while the app is open on supported iPhones • No account, ads, or tracking Sound follows your media volume and selected output. Force-quitting the app stops the timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Repeating Beep at 100% against Blue Switch's 17%. Repeating Beep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Blue Switch's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On 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
Blue Switch is free to download; Repeating Beep costs $3.99 up front. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Repeating Beep asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, Repeating Beep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue Switch | Repeating Beep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalij Schaefer | Samuel Devaney |
Customer experience
Blue Switch
Repeating Beep
In-app purchases
Blue Switch
- Remove Ads$17.99
Repeating Beep
No in-app purchases
Questions
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