Comparison

Pocket Beacon vs STORROR+

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

Head to head
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.

About

STORROR+

Access exclusive parkour videos, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions. This platform offers deeper insights into the creators' world and supports the parkour community.

Highlights
  • Exclusive weekly videos
  • Live streams and events
  • Community chat
  • Early access to content
  • Discounts on merchandise
  • Input on future ideas
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Go beyond with STORROR+ STORROR+ is the official membership platform from the creators of the world’s most-watched parkour content. It’s the only place to access exclusive videos, stories and insights we simply can’t share anywhere else. This isn’t just a subscription – it’s membership to a global community of parkour fans and STORROR supporters who want more. More rawness, more variety, more access, and a closer connection with the team. STORROR+ gives you deeper access into our world with weekly exclusive videos, live streams, community chat, and early access to everything we’re working on. Plus, it's the best way to directly support STORROR as we grow and push forward parkour and its community of athletes and creatives. Weekly exclusive content across key series pillars, including: STORROR Extra - 
A raw, unfiltered look behind the scenes of missions, travel, and training. Nothing is off limits – just the real footage and BTS content you’ve always wanted to see. ON THE ROOFS
- Content we simply can’t post anywhere else. Rooftop training, police encounters, high-risk spots and the kind of exploration that gets us in trouble online. STORROR SCRAN
- Chaos in the kitchen and on the road. The team test weird, wonderful and often disgusting foods while travelling the globe. STORROR STORIES - Unheard, uncensored tales from years of wild missions. Personal, funny, often x-rated – these are the stories we usually keep off camera. STORROR Tries -
From the absurd to the straight-up dangerous – we take on other sports, challenges and cultural experiences with no training, just full commitment. A DAY IN THE LIFE
- An intimate look at what each team member gets up to when we’re not filming for YouTube. Real daily life, from training to chilling. + More are being added all the time.
We’re constantly experimenting and adding new formats based on what members want to see. Membership perks include: * A scheduled calendar of weekly content drops * Access to live streams and exclusive STORROR+ events * A dedicated community page to chat with the team and other members * Early access and discounts on future clothing drops * First news on upcoming videos, products and major projects * Input on future ideas – help shape what STORROR makes next Directly support the mission Becoming a STORROR+ member means you're not just watching – you're backing the future of parkour. Your support helps us stay independent, take bigger creative risks, and build a platform that benefits both the STORROR crew and the wider movement community. STORROR+ is the foundation for the future of STORROR content – and membership is how it all grows. ---- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. STORROR+ offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://storrorplus.storror.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://storrorplus.storror.com/pages/privacy

Screenshots

Pocket Beacon4 screens
STORROR+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STORROR+ at 100% against Pocket Beacon's 27%. STORROR+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3). Pocket Beacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (358 vs 16). On price, update cadence, 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. STORROR+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pocket Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STORROR+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Beacon has 358 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Pocket Beacon's written reviews are positive against 100% of STORROR+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Beacon ships an update every 3 weeks, STORROR+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Beacon versus STORROR+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket BeaconSTORROR+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (358 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings358 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCritical Role Productions, LLCStorror Limited

Customer experience

Pocket Beacon

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

STORROR+

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

STORROR+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Beacon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

STORROR+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Beacon free?
Pocket Beacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STORROR+ free?
STORROR+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Beacon or STORROR+?
STORROR+ is rated higher. Pocket Beacon averages 3.3 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while STORROR+ averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Pocket Beacon or STORROR+ have ads?
Neither Pocket Beacon nor STORROR+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Beacon or STORROR+?
Pocket Beacon ships an update every 3 weeks, and STORROR+ monthly. Most recently, Pocket Beacon was updated on September 25, 2026 and STORROR+ on September 21, 2026.

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