# Pinecone Research vs BEONDTV+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BEONDTV+ at 100% against Pinecone Research's 12%. BEONDTV+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0). Pinecone Research's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BEONDTV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinecone Research has 144 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Pinecone Research's written reviews are positive against 100% of BEONDTV+'s.

Pinecone Research ships an update every 5 weeks, BEONDTV+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinecone Research | BEONDTV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinecone-research/id1497166667/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beondtv-plus/id1671622357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Market Once Holdings.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018976191) | [BEONDTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671622359) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinecone Research

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinecone-research/id1497166667)

Participate in paid surveys and manage your membership conveniently through this app. View available opportunities, take surveys, track your earnings, and redeem rewards. You can also update your profile and contact customer service.

**Highlights:** View survey opportunities, Take surveys, View and redeem points, Survey history, Customer service contact, Update personal information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Guaranteed payout per survey (historically)
- ⏱️ Quick surveys (historically)
- ✅ Legit survey site (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Frequent disqualification from surveys
- ❌ Surveys not loading or closing prematurely
- ❌ Loss of points or rewards
- ❌ Difficulty logging in or account access issues
- ❌ Poor customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- Surveys not loading, closing, or giving errors at the end
- Login issues, password reset not working
- App crashing or freezing
- Points not being credited after completing surveys
- Redemption page errors

**Requested features**

- Improve app/website stability and performance
- Fix survey loading and closing issues
- Restore previous payout methods (e.g., PayPal)
- Increase survey availability and qualification rates
- Improve customer service responsiveness and effectiveness


### BEONDTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beondtv-plus/id1671622357)

Stream a variety of lifestyle, entertainment, travel, and business programs. Enjoy popular channels and original content, with more channels and premium subscription options coming soon. Content availability may vary by region.

**Highlights:** Lifestyle programming, Entertainment content, Travel shows, Business programming, Original programs, Popular channels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinecone Research free?

Pinecone Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BEONDTV+ free?

BEONDTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinecone Research or BEONDTV+?

BEONDTV+ is rated higher. Pinecone Research averages 2.0 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while BEONDTV+ averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pinecone Research or BEONDTV+ have ads?

BEONDTV+ shows ads; Pinecone Research does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinecone Research or BEONDTV+?

Pinecone Research ships an update every 5 weeks, and BEONDTV+ every 2 months. Most recently, Pinecone Research was updated on September 23, 2026 and BEONDTV+ on July 25, 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.*