# PokéNext vs Beacon GO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PokéNext at none against Beacon GO's 2. Beacon GO's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beacon GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PokéNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for PokéNext against 2.4 for Beacon GO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon GO has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PokéNext's written reviews are positive against 22% of Beacon GO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokéNext | Beacon GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokenext/id1135930137/reviews)** | [2.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-go/id1138475423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefano Russello](https://appshunter.io/developer/543198306) | [KRiiSE AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030698093) |

## What reviewers say

### PokéNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokenext/id1135930137)

Connect with other Pokémon GO players nearby in real-time. Share your location, track player movements, and strategize gym conquests. Chat with friends and exchange vital in-game information.

**Highlights:** Real-time player location sharing, Track opponent movements, Gym conquest strategy tool, Integrated chat via Telegram/WhatsApp, Detailed Pokédex with Apple Watch support, Background operation with game running, Search players within 30 km

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beacon GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-go/id1138475423)

Receive instant notifications for Pokémon GO events like Raids and nearby favorite Pokémon. This safe, ad-free app uses validated input for a premium map experience with estimated departure times. It supports select locations in Denmark, Norway, the UK, and the USA.

**Highlights:** Raid start notifications, Favorite Pokémon proximity alerts, 100% safe, no login required, Ad-free experience, Premium Pokémon GO map, Estimated Pokémon departure times

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon GOLD | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Notifications | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokéNext free?

PokéNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beacon GO free?

Beacon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PokéNext or Beacon GO?

PokéNext is rated higher. PokéNext averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Beacon GO averages 2.4 from 20 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*