Beacon GO vs Pinblok
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Pinblok
This game combines pinball and brick breaker mechanics, where smashing bricks reveals new playfield elements. Enjoy fast-paced, 1-2 minute games perfect for quick breaks, with the goal of clearing all blocks and earning stars on unique tables.
- Pinball and Brick Breaker mix
- Build pinball table during play
- Unlock 18 handcrafted tables
- Discover hidden surprises
- Earn up to 3 stars per table
- Fast 1-2 minute games
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Every brick you smash transforms the playfield. Unlock bumpers, walls and other surprises hidden inside the bricks, then keep the ball alive until every block is gone. Easy to learn and satisfying to master, each game lasts just 1–2 minutes—perfect for a quick break or one more try. Features • A unique mix of Pinball and Brick Breaker • Build the pinball table as you play • 18 handcrafted tables to unlock • Hidden bumpers, walls and special surprises • Earn up to 3 stars on every table • Funny giant eyes that follow every ball • Fast 1–2 minute games • Completely free to play • No ads Can you clear every table and earn every star?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pinblok at 4.8 against Beacon GO's 2.4. Pinblok also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Beacon GO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Beacon GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pinblok asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pinblok holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 30 respectively.
| Parameter | Beacon GO | Pinblok |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 30 — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KRiiSE AS | Stéphan Barbé |
In-app purchases
Beacon GO
- Beacon GOLD$2.997 Days
- Notifications$0.99
Pinblok
No in-app purchases









