# Castle Raid 2 vs Beacon

The clearest difference is price: Beacon at Free against Castle Raid 2's $1.99. Beacon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Castle Raid 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

Beacon is free to download; Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99 up front. Beacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Castle Raid 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Raid 2 has 402 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Raid 2 | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-storm-harbor/id6783033078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **402** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 639 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcmill AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/490627005) | [Benjamin Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563647932) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Raid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-raid-2/id635819133)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic tug-of-war to defend your castle against enemy forces. Explore magical worlds, command diverse units, and overcome challenging battlefields in both single-player and local multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Single device multiplayer, 20 battlegrounds, 9 unit classes, Campaign mode, Time challenges, Gladiator challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Awesome multiplayer
- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 👍 Improved from previous version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🔧 Needs more content and updates
- 🔧 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Partial screen cutoff on tablets
- In-app purchases not working
- Troops getting stuck on certain map elements

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More units and troop types
- Map editor and custom maps
- Longer campaign mode
- Difficulty options


### 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 Castle Raid 2 free?

Castle Raid 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castle Raid 2 or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. Castle Raid 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Beacon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Castle Raid 2 or Beacon have ads?

Beacon shows ads; Castle Raid 2 does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*