Comparison

MyBeacon Tool vs PinmicroDeviceManager

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

PinmicroDeviceManager

Easily manage Pinmicro beacons with this intuitive interface. Adjust key settings like UUID, major, minor, transmitting power, and advertising interval for your beacons.

Highlights
  • Edit UUID
  • Adjust Major and Minor values
  • Configure Transmitting Power
  • Set Advertising Interval
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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DeviceManager provides an easy to use interface to control pinmicro beacons. Using the app, one could edit the UUID, major, minor, transmitting power as well as the advertising interval of the beacon.

Screenshots

MyBeacon Tool2 screens
PinmicroDeviceManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBeacon Tool at monthly against PinmicroDeviceManager's every 2 months. MyBeacon Tool also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.1). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyBeacon Tool ships an update monthly, PinmicroDeviceManager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MyBeacon Tool versus PinmicroDeviceManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyBeacon ToolPinmicroDeviceManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAplix CorporationPINMICRO K.K

In-app purchases

None

MyBeacon Tool

No in-app purchases

None

PinmicroDeviceManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyBeacon Tool free?
MyBeacon Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinmicroDeviceManager free?
PinmicroDeviceManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyBeacon Tool or PinmicroDeviceManager have ads?
Neither MyBeacon Tool nor PinmicroDeviceManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyBeacon Tool or PinmicroDeviceManager?
MyBeacon Tool ships an update monthly, and PinmicroDeviceManager every 2 months. Most recently, MyBeacon Tool was updated on September 14, 2026 and PinmicroDeviceManager on September 7, 2026.

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