# Beacon GO vs RainbowTail

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon GO | RainbowTail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-go/id1138475423/reviews) | **[3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbowtail-match-and-catch/id1259493130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KRiiSE AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030698093) | [Minidragon](https://appshunter.io/developer/989625752) |

## 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 (2)**

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


### RainbowTail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbowtail-match-and-catch/id1259493130)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Material Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 32 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 85 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 175 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


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