Comparison

Taskmaster SuperMax+ vs Pocket Beacon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Taskmaster SuperMax+

Stream all episodes of the Emmy-nominated Taskmaster show. Watch comedians tackle bizarre challenges set by the Taskmaster and his assistant. Subscribe for full access to content.

Highlights
  • Official streaming service
  • All Taskmaster episodes
  • Watch comedians' challenges
  • Monthly and yearly subscriptions
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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Welcome to The official Taskmaster worldwide streaming service and global home of all things Taskmaster. Emmy Award nominated, and BAFTA and Broadcast Award winning Taskmaster is the hugely entertaining irreverent show hosted by Greg Davies as the all-powerful “Taskmaster”, alongside Alex Horne as his loyal assistant, sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five hyper competitive comedians through a series of strange and surreal challenges. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Taskmaster SuperMax+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://taskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://taskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tv/privacy

About

Pocket Beacon

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
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Beacon is a special membership program that offers unparalleled and ad-free access to Critical Role and its vast video and podcast library, exclusive pre-sales for live events, invitation to a private Discord server, and a persistent discount on merchandise throughout all international online shops! By becoming a Beacon member, you’ll unlock special bonus content like Critical Role Cooldown and Fireside Chats, same-day Critical Role podcast releases alongside the VODs, and more, all while directly supporting creator-owned independent media.

Screenshots

Taskmaster SuperMax+4 screens
Pocket Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taskmaster SuperMax+ at 82% against Pocket Beacon's 27%. Taskmaster SuperMax+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3). Pocket Beacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Taskmaster SuperMax+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pocket Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Taskmaster SuperMax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 358 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Taskmaster SuperMax+'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Pocket Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskmaster SuperMax+ ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Beacon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Taskmaster SuperMax+ versus Pocket Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskmaster SuperMax+Pocket Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (294 ratings) — better3.3 (358 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings294358 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAvalon Distribution LimitedCritical Role Productions, LLC

Customer experience

Taskmaster SuperMax+

All ratings294 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.6%

Pocket Beacon

All ratings358 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral19.6%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral28.9%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

Taskmaster SuperMax+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pocket Beacon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos starting from the beginning
  • Freezing when switching to audio mode
  • Inconsistent behavior when locking screen

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Taskmaster SuperMax+

Subscriptions2
  • TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Pocket Beacon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taskmaster SuperMax+ free?
Taskmaster SuperMax+ 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, Taskmaster SuperMax+ or Pocket Beacon?
Taskmaster SuperMax+ is rated higher. Taskmaster SuperMax+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Pocket Beacon averages 3.3 from 358 ratings.
Do Taskmaster SuperMax+ or Pocket Beacon have ads?
Neither Taskmaster SuperMax+ nor Pocket Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskmaster SuperMax+ or Pocket Beacon?
Taskmaster SuperMax+ ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Beacon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Taskmaster SuperMax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pocket Beacon on September 25, 2026.

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