# iBeacon Loc vs Beacon Alert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon Alert at 100% against iBeacon Loc's 0%. Beacon Alert also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). iBeacon Loc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beacon Alert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iBeacon Loc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon Alert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iBeacon Loc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beacon Alert's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeacon Loc | Beacon Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeacon-loc/id845054448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-alert/id1397144736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eurelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/500641842) | [Carlos Chaparro](https://appshunter.io/developer/779047054) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Beacon Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-alert/id1397144736)

This app allows you to manage multiple beacons and receive notifications when they enter or exit your proximity. It supports adding up to 20 beacons through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple beacons, Add up to 20 beacons, Receive entry/exit notifications, Beacon enabled device required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Alert Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBeacon Loc free?

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

### Is Beacon Alert free?

Beacon Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBeacon Loc or Beacon Alert?

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

### Do iBeacon Loc or Beacon Alert have ads?

Neither iBeacon Loc nor Beacon Alert 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.*