Comparison

Beacon GO vs Pinblok

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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?

Screenshots

Beacon GO4 screens
Pinblok4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Pinblok asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Beacon GO versus Pinblok: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon GOPinblok
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (20 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2030 — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRiiSE ASStéphan Barbé

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beacon GO

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon GOLD$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Notifications$0.99
None

Pinblok

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon GO free?
Beacon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinblok free?
Pinblok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beacon GO or Pinblok?
Pinblok is rated higher. Beacon GO averages 2.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pinblok averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

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