# Beacon Messenger — Call on allies, near and far

> Call on allies, near and far (iPhone/iPad app by Ashby Bowles.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-messenger/id6758319136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ashby Bowles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872236265)
- Category: Social Networking, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-messenger/id6758319136/reviews.md

## What is Beacon Messenger?

THE BEACONS ARE LIT

A call sent. A fellowship gathered.

In a world of vast distances and gathering shadows, your light is the only word that matters. One spark to pierce the silence. One flame to summon your kin. Beacon transforms your presence into a signal fire, bridging the miles between you and those you trust most.

Ignite the Signal – Kindle your flame with a single touch, casting your summons across the horizon.

The Answered Call – Watch the distance for the return fires of your allies as they rise to meet your light.

The Ever-Watchful Eye – A living map of the wild. Gaze upon the active beacons of your fellowship in real-time.

Burning Trails – Follow the glowing path through the dark. No one wanders alone when the beacons are burning.

Swift As Fire – Send instant, fire-swift responses to let your companions know you are on the move.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-24

Performance and stability improvements.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-20

Devise your own sigil - a personal badge that marks every beacon you light. Beacon calls also read with more variety now, and nearby allies get sharper detail on where you're calling from.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-19

Faster, more accurate location when you light a beacon, and beacons from friends now appear on your map instantly.

### 1.2 — 2026-04-11

Proximity response: When you're near a friend's beacon, answer with "I stand with you" instead of lighting your own
Rider marker: Your map pin now shows a horse when you're on the move, and your castle when you're home
Smarter decline messages: Contextual Tolkien-flavored responses based on whether you're at your castle or on the road

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-17

The beacon now calls in Spanish, French, and German. Set your device language to see Beacon in your preferred tongue.

## Related topics

[beacon and bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-and-bridge) · [beacon emergency dispatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-emergency-dispatch)

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