AprilBeacon vs RLBeacon Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AprilBeacon
This utility app aids in debugging Beacon devices. It provides tools for developers to manage and troubleshoot their Beacon hardware. The application is free to use and available on iOS devices.
- Debug Beacon devices
- Manage Beacon hardware
- Troubleshoot Beacon issues
- iOS compatible
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A tool for debug Beacon device.
RLBeacon Tool
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This is an APP for Beacon data reading and parameter modification By setting filtering conditions, the target device can be searched faster. Click on the device list to see Beacon's detailed parameters: Major, Minor, temperature, humidity, triaxial acceleration, signal strength, battery power, etc. Click on the link to modify Beacon's default parameters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RLBeacon Tool at 12.0 against AprilBeacon's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AprilBeacon ships an update every 6 weeks, RLBeacon Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AprilBeacon | RLBeacon Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 灿 颜 | Shenzhen Radioland Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AprilBeacon
No in-app purchases
RLBeacon Tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AprilBeacon free?
Is RLBeacon Tool free?
Do AprilBeacon or RLBeacon Tool have ads?
Which is updated more often, AprilBeacon or RLBeacon Tool?
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