Comparison

Munchkin Level Counter 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

Munchkin Level Counter

Enhance your Munchkin card game experience with this digital aid. Track your level, roll dice, and utilize unique in-game advantages to gain an edge. Features include a combat score tracker and counters for other related games.

Highlights
  • Level tracking
  • Six-sided die roller
  • In-game Boon system
  • Kill-O-Meter combat tracker
  • Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC
Features
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Now all you iPhone-using munchkins can get an unfair, yet completely legal, advantage when you play Munchkin or Munchkin Quest! The Level Counter keeps track of your level (duh). It also rolls a six-sided die (and doesn't cheat). But best of all . . . once per game, you get a Boon . . . an in-game advantage to help you kill the monsters, steal the treasure, and stab your buddy. There are almost 150 different Boons, all illustrated by John Kovalic. The higher your level when you ask for your Boon, the better it's likely to be. And when you reach the winning level, it plays a fanfare. Your friends will hate you . . . Bonus features include: • Kill-O-Meter screen to keep track of combat scores. • Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC (Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls) illustrated with art from the games. This app is NOT a stand-alone game! It is a game aid for the Munchkin card games and Munchkin Quest board games by Steve Jackson Games. Munchkin is the dungeon experience . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. Visit http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/ to find out more about Munchkin!

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

Munchkin Level Counter4 screens
Pocket Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Beacon at Free against Munchkin Level Counter's $4.99. Pocket Beacon also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). Munchkin Level Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Pocket Beacon is free to download; Munchkin Level Counter costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Beacon holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Beacon has 366 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Munchkin Level Counter's written reviews are positive against 28% of Pocket Beacon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Munchkin Level Counter ships an update every 14 months, Pocket Beacon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Munchkin Level Counter versus Pocket Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMunchkin Level CounterPocket Beacon
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (29 ratings)3.3 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews — better27.7% of reviews
Number of ratings29366 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSteve Jackson GamesCritical Role Productions, LLC

Customer experience

Munchkin Level Counter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral14.6%
Negative53.5%

Pocket Beacon

All ratings362 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral19.3%
Negative33.4%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral28.4%
Negative43.9%

User reviews

Munchkin Level Counter

From 29 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun boon feature adds game advantage
  • 🎲 Dice roller functionality is useful
  • 🎨 Appealing Munchkin-themed graphics and artwork
  • 🔊 Entertaining sound effects and animations
  • ⚡ Simple and straightforward level counter

Room to improve

  • 👤 Single-player only, no group tracking
  • 💰 Overpriced at $4.99-$5.99
  • 🚫 No gear or equipment tracking
  • 📱 Poor optimization for newer phone screens
  • ⚠️ Lacks features of free competitor apps

Pocket Beacon

From 366 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Munchkin Level Counter

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when creating custom counters
  • Incompatible with iOS 9 and newer versions
  • App becomes unresponsive during gameplay
  • Crashes on newer iPhone models (6, 6S, 6 Plus)
  • Black bars on top and bottom of newer screens
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  • Requires delete and reinstall to function
  • Custom mode crashes when selecting number font
  • App won't open or launch

Requested features

14 requests
  • Multi-player support for tracking entire group
  • Gear and equipment counter
  • Automatic combat strength calculation
  • Support for Munchkin variants (Epic, Zombies, Space, Booty, etc.)
  • Custom counter that actually works
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  • Level counter and kill-o-meter on same screen
  • iPad version with better screen utilization
  • Landscape mode support
  • Gender tracking toggle
  • Updated UI for modern screens and retina displays
  • Rules and FAQ reference within app
  • Card library or database
  • Support for higher level counts (beyond 99)
  • Multiple boon options per game

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

None

Munchkin Level Counter

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Beacon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Munchkin Level Counter free?
Munchkin Level Counter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Beacon free?
Pocket Beacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Munchkin Level Counter or Pocket Beacon?
Pocket Beacon is rated higher. Munchkin Level Counter averages 2.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Pocket Beacon averages 3.3 from 366 ratings.
Do Munchkin Level Counter or Pocket Beacon have ads?
Neither Munchkin Level Counter nor Pocket Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Munchkin Level Counter or Pocket Beacon?
Munchkin Level Counter ships an update every 14 months, and Pocket Beacon fortnightly. Most recently, Munchkin Level Counter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pocket Beacon on October 30, 2026.

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