Comparison

Beacon GO vs RainbowTail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beacon GO

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
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INFO • Notifications when Raids begin. • Notifications when favorite Pokémon are nearby. • 100 % Safe: No Trainer login required. • No ads. Ever. • Premium Pokémon GO Map and Notifier with only validated input. • Selected locations with the best up-to-date Pokémon coverage. • Estimates until Pokémon leave their locations. • Supported locations: Denmark, Norway, UK and USA. NOTES • Optional auto-renewable subscription, with a weekly price of US$2.99. • If subscribed, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Optional subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. • Read more Terms of Service at http://tos.beacongo.no. • For more info, see https://www.facebook.com/beacongo. DISCLAIMER • Beacon GO is not related to any third-party Pokémon trackers, or affiliated with or endorsed by the Pokémon brand or Company. THANKS • Subscription and membership help us continue to develop and improve Beacon GO. Thank you for the support!

About

RainbowTail

Embark on a vibrant Match-3 adventure to restore color to a world threatened by enemies of light. Collect and evolve a menagerie of creatures, befriend characters, and master strategic puzzles to overcome challenges and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Hundreds of creatures to collect and evolve
  • Story mode with side quests
  • Global competitive arena
  • Daily rewards
  • Regular new content updates
Features
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~~2017 HKICT Bronze Winner~~ ~~2017 GMGC Indie Prize Runner-up~~ ~~2017 Casual Connect Indie Finalist~~ ~~2017 GAD Tencent Finalist~~ Play the multiple award winning, wackiest Match-3 ever! Collect and raise hundreds of Gemlings to take down enemies that hate colour, and restore the rainbow to the world! Meet and befriend odd characters, and hone your puzzle solving skills in the ultimate Match-3 RPG! Features: • Play with friends, or make friends with the NPC! Lend your favourite Gemlings to each other, and get help for difficult levels! • Hundreds of Gemlings to collect and raise Collect, train, and evolve different Gemlings! Discover new ones every month. • Story mode with side quests Experience the main story, plus loads of branching mini chapters. Get to know characters and help them with their troubles! • Compete globally in the Rockobo Arena. Unlock the tournament area where you can solve your way up an infinite ladder, getting cool prizes and fighting for the top spot! • Get daily presents Be rewarded for just logging in each day! Free Gems and Gemlings available! • Easy to pick up, surprisingly in-depth. Just match 3 or more gems to get started. Then, this is where the strategy happens! Which Gemlings will YOU take on your team? • New content regularly added! Watch out for event quests, exclusive Gemlings, and more stories! Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowtailworld/ Drop us a line anytime: info@rainbowtail.net

Screenshots

Beacon GO4 screens
RainbowTail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RainbowTail at 3.6 against Beacon GO's 2.4. RainbowTail also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (31% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Beacon GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RainbowTail sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RainbowTail holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Beacon GO's written reviews are positive against 31% of RainbowTail's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Beacon GO versus RainbowTail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon GORainbowTail
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (20 ratings)3.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better16
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB152 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKRiiSE ASMinidragon

Customer experience

Beacon GO

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative71.9%

RainbowTail

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral30.8%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beacon GO

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon GOLD$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Notifications$0.99
9 purchases

RainbowTail

One-time9
  • 1 Gem$0.99
  • 6 Gems$4.99
  • Material Bundle$4.99
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  • Starter Bundle$7.99
  • 15 Gems$9.99
  • Welcome Bundle$9.99
  • 32 Gems$19.99
  • 85 Gems$49.99
  • 175 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Beacon GO free?
Beacon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RainbowTail free?
RainbowTail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beacon GO or RainbowTail?
RainbowTail is rated higher. Beacon GO averages 2.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while RainbowTail averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.

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