# Major Mayhem vs Beacon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Major Mayhem at 6.6K against Beacon's 2. Major Mayhem also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Beacon's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Beacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem has 6.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Major Mayhem | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-storm-harbor/id6783033078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) | [Benjamin Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563647932) |

## What reviewers say

### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** 45 levels of non-stop action, 4 game modes, Game Center Leaderboards, 100 achievements, 20 unique weapons, 3 picturesque environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for killing time
- 💯 Awesome game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More customization options for weapons and character
- Improved mission/objective tracking


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-storm-harbor/id6783033078)

Guide ships to safety and repel pirates using a lighthouse beam in this arcade game. Manage your light to save vessels without panicking them, while fending off attackers. Features one-thumb controls, permanent upgrades, and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** One-thumb triage gameplay, Dual-purpose lighthouse beam, Guide friendly ships, Repel pirate raiders, Permanent upgrades, Daily challenges and missions, Colorblind-first design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Major Mayhem free?

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

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Major Mayhem or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. Major Mayhem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Beacon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Major Mayhem or Beacon have ads?

Both Major Mayhem and Beacon show ads.

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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.*