# Beacon GO vs Excellent Throw

The clearest difference is rating: Excellent Throw at 3.2 against Beacon GO's 2.4. Excellent Throw also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 22%). Beacon GO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Excellent Throw sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beacon GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Excellent Throw holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Beacon GO's written reviews are positive against 57% of Excellent Throw's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon GO | Excellent Throw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-go/id1138475423/reviews) | **[3.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excellent-throw/id1155632023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KRiiSE AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030698093) | [AK Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045302286) |

## What reviewers say

### 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:** none


### Excellent Throw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excellent-throw/id1155632023)

Practice and master excellent and curve throws in a fun, addictive gameplay experience. Explore multiple game types, target distances, and unlockable content to enhance your throwing skills.

**Highlights:** Master excellent throws, Master curve throws, Addictive gameplay, Multiple game types, Multiple target distances, Unlockables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Majestic Beach Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon GO free?

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

### Is Excellent Throw free?

Excellent Throw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beacon GO or Excellent Throw?

Excellent Throw is rated higher. Beacon GO averages 2.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Excellent Throw averages 3.2 from 43 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.*