# Dropout vs Pocket Beacon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against Pocket Beacon's 27%. Dropout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (77K vs 356). Pocket Beacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pocket Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 27% of Pocket Beacon's.

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Beacon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropout | Pocket Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** | [3.3 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-beacon/id6477957665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | **99.3% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) | [Critical Role Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731211696) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


### Pocket Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-beacon/id6477957665)

Unlock exclusive content and benefits for fans of a popular web series. Enjoy ad-free viewing, early access to events, merchandise discounts, and bonus episodes. Support independent creator-owned media.

**Highlights:** Ad-free access to video and podcast library, Exclusive pre-sales for live events, Invitation to a private Discord server, Persistent merchandise discount, Bonus content (Cooldown, Fireside Chats), Same-day podcast releases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 🎥 Great content organization
- 💰 Good value for subscription
- 👍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent progress tracking
- 🔇 No background audio playback
- 🔒 Repeated login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos starting from the beginning
- Freezing when switching to audio mode
- Inconsistent behavior when locking screen

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Offline video downloads
- Customizable playback controls
- Apple TV app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Is Pocket Beacon free?

Pocket Beacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dropout or Pocket Beacon?

Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Pocket Beacon averages 3.3 from 356 ratings.

### Do Dropout or Pocket Beacon have ads?

Neither Dropout nor Pocket Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropout or Pocket Beacon?

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Beacon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Beacon on September 20, 2026.

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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.*