# Beacon GO vs PVP IV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PVP IV at 79% against Beacon GO's 22%. PVP IV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Beacon GO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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 PVP IV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PVP IV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PVP IV has 257 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Beacon GO's written reviews are positive against 79% of PVP IV's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon GO | PVP IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-go/id1138475423/reviews) | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRiiSE AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030698093) | [Electric Bear Gaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367338990) |

## 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 |


### PVP IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199)

This app helps players optimize their performance in Pokemon Go's Player vs. Player battles. It provides tools for analyzing Pokemon stats, simulating battles, and building effective teams to climb the Go Battle League ranks.

**Highlights:** IV Analyzer, Pokemon Rankings, Battle Simulator, Team Builder, Customizable Metas, Offline Functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PVP IV Pro | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Offline functionality
- 💡 Custom ranking creation
- 🚀 Fast IV checking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helpful for PvP planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing sometimes
- 🤷 Unclear how the app works
- 📉 Rankings not always accurate
- ⏳ App not updated recently
- 🗑️ Considered 'trash' by some

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes sometimes
- Crashing immediately
- Not updated in over 6 months

**Requested features**

- Tutorial for new users
- Update for new season/metas
- Add Mega Sceptile
- One-time purchase for ad removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon GO free?

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

### Is PVP IV free?

PVP IV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beacon GO or PVP IV?

PVP IV is rated higher. Beacon GO averages 2.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while PVP IV averages 4.8 from 257 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.*