Comparison

MyBeacon Tool vs BeaconWave

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

Head to head
About

MyBeacon Tool

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This is the configuration application designed for Aplix "MyBeacon™ series". "MyBeacon™ series" is a series of beacon modules using iBeacon licensed technology, which also have obtained relevant certifications as well as regional RF regulatory approvals. To use this application you need to have actual MyBeacon™ device and correspond ID/password. By using this application you can change the settings of "MyBeacon™ series" including the data being sent, output power...etc.

About

BeaconWave

Features
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The complete Bluetooth toolkit for developers and engineers. BeaconWave lets you manage, scan, and broadcast Bluetooth beacons — all from one app. Whether you're testing a beacon installation or building an indoor positioning system, everything you need is right here. MANAGE YOUR BEACONS Register beacons with UUID, Major, and Minor values. Your entire beacon inventory, organized and always at hand. SCAN FOR iBEACONS Add scan target UUIDs — preset or custom — and detect iBeacon signals in range. Know exactly which beacons are broadcasting nearby. DISCOVER BLE DEVICES Switch to BLE mode to scan for any Bluetooth device around you. Signal strength in dBm and proximity labels, updated in real time. BROADCAST YOUR OWN Turn your iPhone into an iBeacon. Configure UUID, Major, Minor, and TX Power to simulate any beacon — no extra hardware needed. Add a name and memo to track your test setups. Perfect for: • Retail beacon deployment and testing • Indoor navigation development • IoT and smart space prototyping • Bluetooth education and exploration

Screenshots

MyBeacon Tool2 screens
BeaconWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyBeacon Tool at 7.0 against BeaconWave's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MyBeacon Tool versus BeaconWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyBeacon ToolBeaconWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAplix CorporationHironori Tsumuraya

In-app purchases

None

MyBeacon Tool

No in-app purchases

None

BeaconWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyBeacon Tool free?
MyBeacon Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeaconWave free?
BeaconWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyBeacon Tool or BeaconWave have ads?
Neither MyBeacon Tool nor BeaconWave shows ads.

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