Beacon: Postpartum Support appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Beacon is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Beacon User Reviews

Name: Beacon: Postpartum Support
Rating: 4.9 (467 reviews)

Beacon: Postpartum Support

Keagan Scott

🌟 Lifestyle

💪 Health & Fitness

Customer Experience

Positive experience91.8% of reviews

Neutral2.9% of reviews

Negative experience5.3% of reviews

~ Based on 171 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Beacon Safe?

Beacon: Postpartum Support appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Beacon is 97/100.

This assessment is based on 467 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

96.1% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.7% of ratings suggest some concerns

2.1% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 467 App Store ratings for Beacon.

Is Beacon Legit?

Beacon: Postpartum Support appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Beacon is 63/100.

Based on 63 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

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Love !!! Must have

Wish I heard of this sooner , I love that it’s the perfect amount of we are here just enough to listen and to speak.

alisha Nicole90

a month ago

Beacon is a lifesaver.

I’m a new mom. Freshly PP 4 months. And I cannot tell you how many times it has been 2am up with a crying baby, no sleep and I just felt alone. And then a notification would pop up.. “would you like to light your beacon.” Going onto beacon and seeing the world of moms all awake dealing with the exact same thing as me I know it sounds silly but it calmed my nerves knowing I’m not alone awake in this big old world. There’s thousands of other mother’s awake. Venting, asking questions or giving messages of hope and prayer. Thank you to the creators of beacon from a new mom who desperately needed to be seen and heard by someone other than my baby 😂😭🥹🙏🏻

Beanie B888

a month ago

Needs a higher character limit!

If I could give this a 4.5 I would because I love this app so much. Being able to connect with moms all over the world has helped me so much from seeing similar situations I am dealing with as well as the private insights from other moms who reply to my posts. My one and only issue I have with this app is that the character count limits just isn’t enough, I have more things to say then just 100 words and I feel as though this app would be so much better if moms didn’t have to water down their words in order to be able to make a post or reply to someone- it’s hard to come up with a short answer for something that may need a longer explanation. It’s not like if I made one post I could just make another post after that because I would have to wait an hour before I could type out another 100 word post and by that time I probably would’ve forgotten what it was I had to say or the first half would be lost in the other posts that moms make. I think this app would benefit from a higher character count and until then it’s great but not perfect.

hannahcurley

a month ago

Needed this support

I’m a second time mom of two under 2 and postpartum has hit me harder now than it did before. A mom posted this app on a group I’m in and said it helped her feel not so alone. I used the app for the first time yesterday and instantly felt better doing the nighttime feedings and diaper changes by myself. Because I knew I wasn’t actually alone. I’m so grateful to use this app, even if it’s just the free version.💜

MadamPrincessConsuela21037

a month ago

Best App Ever 💕

After I had my baby I felt like I was drowning in loneliness and depression. My sister suggested that I try this app, and it has changed everything. Tracking everything from how long my nurses on each side to how long he sleeps has been so helpful. I’ve made friends with the women in my first circle, we’re in a group text now and we talk every day.

mrsgoff2k17

a month ago

Exceptional

My baby’s just turned 13 months old and I found out about your app 2 weeks ago and I really suffered with friends dropping off, breastfeeding, sleeping, postnatal depression and anxiety and I would have loved to have had support and to remind myself there’s other mums going through the exact same experience. Your app has saved a part of me that I didn’t know I needed, just have a hug sent to me and seeing all the other warm lights on during the night when I’ve been struggling most is what counts. Thank you for creating this space for all us mums. We are all navigating hard times together 💛

Moominmoox

a month ago

Every parent needs this app!!

This app is amazing for pregnancy and everything after that. It’s such a nice reminder that we aren’t alone especially during the dark moments. When you literally are in the dark, silence surrounds you… or a constant crying. This app is great for it all! 🙌

Brooklyn-TikTok

2 months ago

Amazing!

I've only recently started using this app and I wish I'd discovered it sooner and it had been around for my first child! It is so comforting to be up at crazy hours and see that other mamas are up to, to know while you feel alone there are others up! I love being able to send anonymous hearts to other users and let them know I see them and what they do! Definitely recommend this app!

darso2511

2 months ago

Would recommend to any moms

Whether you are a soon to be mom, a new mom, or have been dealing with the ups and downs of motherhood for years, this app is truly such a beautiful concept and community!

3ggm3g

2 months ago

Amazing community

This app has seriously helped me postpartum with keeping my sanity intact! There’s something so comforting about knowing there are other mums going through the exact same thing at the same time - it’s really helped with the feeling of loneliness after having a baby!

GeorgiaB80

2 months ago

Great concept

I believe this app is a great concept. Recently being diagnosed with PPD has been difficult, and I find myself trying to find support or people that are going through the same thing as me, but I am not huge on conversations. So sending a wave or hug to others just as a “hey, I’m here too!” is great for me. I just find it silly that I am limited to 1 wave OR hug per day to share to others that are wanting that sense of comfort/connection also, unless I want to pay… I feel like that feature shouldn’t be limited to 1, I get not having unlimited hugs/waves but lets maybe not make the limit for the free version be so low. That’s not even 1 wave AND hug, you have to choose lol .. silly.

*Kay_Bee*

2 months ago

Response from developer

Hi there! Thank you for the review. Balancing paid and free has been by far the hardest part of figuring all this out. Every interaction unfortunately adds real cost to the backend that we are doing our best to balance. We want to not only maintain the app, but improve it as much as we can over time. We will continue to monitor the amount of interactions we can feasibly allow to be free and continue to add as many free features as we can to the app. Thank you!

So encouraging

This app has been so encouraging and helpful! I used to feel so alone during the night with my newborn but seeing moms all around awake at the same time and helping with questions or concerns has been so comforting! I recommend this app to every mom!

Amberrenne

2 months ago

First child

I just had my first baby and I have felt so alone and overwhelmed during those late nights. To have an app that brings encouragement and community in a time of vulnerability is something I didn’t know I needed.

annabanana012346677

2 months ago

Missed opportunity to provide resources to struggling moms and babies!

This app is very comforting postpartum as it helps you to know you’re not alone when you’re up at all hours with baby, and allows you to relate to other moms. HOWEVER, the creators really need to add a feature that allows you to report or flag users who post concerning messages.. With PPA/PPD being so common, it’s really a missed opportunity to get resources to a vulnerable population. I’ve seen some scary posts and been very concerned for the safety of both moms and babies, but am left feeling helpless because there is no way to bring attention to this! The app should readily share options for help for those who need it and posts should be moderated with the option to report.

nikki_hannah

2 months ago

Response from developer

Hi Nikki, thank you for this. You clearly care about the moms in this community, and so do we. We want you to know that everything you're asking for is already built into Beacon, and then some. Reporting and moderation: Every post can be reported. When a post is flagged by multiple members it's automatically hidden while our team reviews it, and our moderation team actively monitors flagged content. Automatic crisis support: This is the part we most want you to know about. When someone writes something that suggests they may be struggling with thoughts of self harm, Beacon immediately shows a pop-up with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and Postpartum Support International, including a one-tap Call 988 button. This runs across the whole app, including community posts, comments, circle messages, and hope messages. If someone shares signs of an unsafe home situation, we gently surface safety resources for that too. The mom who needs help sees support in that exact moment, not hours later. Safety Resources page: A dedicated page in the app lists the 988 Lifeline, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Crisis Text Line, Postpartum Support International, and Childhelp, all one tap to call, available anytime from your profile. Mental health tools: Beacon includes a postpartum depression self-check quiz, daily mood check-ins that track energy, stress, and sleep, a Five Minute Journal, weekly reflections on how you're really doing, and guides on mental health, postpartum recovery, baby care, and relationships. And of course the heart of the app: Messages of Hope for the 3am moments and the beacon map showing you're never the only one awake. If the report option wasn't easy to find, that's on us and we'd love to fix it. Email us anytime. Thank you for caring enough to write this. It's the same reason we built Beacon. Amanda

Amazing and supportive app

I love this app! Being able to speak directly with moms who may be dealing with the same things as you is so helpful. The beacon light feature is amazing as well, being up late at night with babies can be super lonely and depressing but being able to see other moms up as well and send them hugs and receive them makes it a little better. I have been struggling postpartum, but since downloading this app I have been able to feel a bit better.

Ar'Day

2 months ago

A Godsend

Was up at 2AM the other night sobbing and this app was suggested on TikTok. I downloaded it and I can’t lie it truly helped to know that there were other moms in my same situation up at the same hour. I really appreciate the app developers. Thank you ❤️

Shaexl

2 months ago

Very helpful for the rough days/nights

I’m a new mom that has been going through a lot since I gave birth and I’ve recently discovered this app and I really wish I found it sooner but over all it still helped greatly

bugfoot2906

2 months ago

Most support I’ve ever had 🥹

When I first saw the beacon app I thought it was just another one of those free trial then you have to pay and half the time it’s not worth it, but honestly- it’s the best support I’ve ever had. I struggled through some dark times with my postpartum depression. Being up at 2 in the morning feeding a baby can really drain you sometimes. Being able to see all of the beacons lit on the app gives me strength to keep going. It makes me feel less alone. I can see that other moms are going through the same thing. And the best part is it’s all anonymous. You can vent and ask for advice and anyone can answer. I’ve loved my experience with beacon so far and would HIGHLY recommend you getting it. You’re not alone.

MommaBear2526

2 months ago

Beautiful app

This app has made me feel supported by moms I don’t even know. It is so beautiful, you’re up feeding your little one or crib transferring for the 8th time that night and you get a notification “a mom has sent you a wave”. It makes you feel happy and less alone. People in your house may be asleep but hundreds of moms are awake with you and ready to give support and love. It’s amazing

02127363

2 months ago

Best app for moms

I don’t normally leave reviews but this app truly has helped me. Being a new mom, at times I felt very alone and vulnerable. Being up all night I felt like I was the only one. This app has shown me that I was not alone and there are many moms out there that are going through the same and we are together in a way. Reading messages of hope brought me out of a dark place and I am truly grateful I stumbled upon this app. Thank you.

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