Pocket Beacon vs Shade Button Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Shade Button Widget
This app provides a fun way to express sass and humor through a dedicated button. Access it from your home screen or lock screen to quickly generate and share witty captions or animated stickers. It's designed for moments when you need a touch of playful sarcasm.
- Home screen widget
- Lock screen widget
- Randomized shady captions
- Shareable captions
- Animated stickers
- Resizable stickers
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Instantly throw shade with the shade button app! Throw shade from inside the app, your home screen or even your lock screen. Use it whenever you need a little shade in your day! Additional features include: - Randomized shady captions that can be copied and shared. - Resizable animated stickers for iMessage and WhatsApp. The Shade Button app and its developer, are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with Rupaul's Drag Race, World of Wonder, or Logo TV.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shade Button Widget at ad-supported against Pocket Beacon's subscription. Pocket Beacon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pocket Beacon | Shade Button Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (358 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 358 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Critical Role Productions, LLC | Hex Array Inc. |
Customer experience
Pocket Beacon
Shade Button Widget
Bugs and 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
Shade Button Widget
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Beacon
No in-app purchases
Shade Button Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pocket Beacon free?
Is Shade Button Widget free?
Do Pocket Beacon or Shade Button Widget have ads?
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