Combat Clock 2a vs BeaconTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Combat Clock 2a
This app replicates a 1957 Air Force 24-hour analog clock. It displays current GPS coordinates, heading, and compass bearing, indicating direction in portrait mode. The application is active only when in the foreground and does not save or transmit any personal data.
- 24-hour analog clock display
- Sweeping second hand
- GPS coordinate display
- Heading and compass bearing
- Portrait mode directional indicator
- Foreground active only
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Combat Clock is a 24-hour analog clock (sweeping second hand) that is a contemporary replica of a 1957 Air Force clock possible used in a missile silo. Location data is leveraged to display current GPS coordinates, heading and compass bearing that indicates the direction the top of the device (portrait mode) is pointing to (12 is North, 6 South, 3 East and 9 is West). The application is active only when it is in the foreground. No location or personal data is saved or sent from the device. There are no in-application advertisements, or purchases.
BeaconTV
Discover a vast library of premium paranormal content. Stream exclusive shows and documentaries covering mysteries, hauntings, and unexplained phenomena. Your ultimate destination for all things spooky and supernatural.
- Premium paranormal content
- Exclusive shows
- Documentaries
- Mysteries and hauntings
- Unexplained phenomena
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Your new home for premium paranormal content!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BeaconTV at Free against Combat Clock 2a's $0.99. Combat Clock 2a's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, ads 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
BeaconTV is free to download; Combat Clock 2a costs $0.99 up front. BeaconTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Combat Clock 2a asks for nothing beyond the download.
Combat Clock 2a holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Combat Clock 2a's written reviews are positive against 46% of BeaconTV's.
Combat Clock 2a ships an update every 6 days, BeaconTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Combat Clock 2a | BeaconTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (36 ratings) — better | 3.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JOHN W GRANHOLM | Joshua Purvis |
Customer experience
Combat Clock 2a
BeaconTV
In-app purchases
Combat Clock 2a
No in-app purchases
BeaconTV
- Basic Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Premium + Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
- Basic Annual Plan$49.991 Year
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- Legacy+ Annual$79.991 Year
