Pocket Beacon vs Wombie
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.
Wombie
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Wombie helps you find things worth doing — and follow through on them. Browse concerts, cinema, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, and local events happening near you. Save what interests you. Chat with others going. Show up. DISCOVER • Events across music, film, arts, nightlife, comedy, and more • Curated spotlights: trending concerts, new films, must-see exhibitions • Browse by category or let the city guide you PLAN TOGETHER • RSVP to events and see who else is going • Chat with other attendees before and after • Get notified when events you care about are coming up YOUR CITY, ALWAYS UP TO DATE • Powered by live data from dozens of local and global sources • New events added daily across Warsaw, Paris, and more cities Download Wombie and find your next great night out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wombie at every 5 days against Pocket Beacon's fortnightly. Pocket Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Beacon ships an update fortnightly, Wombie every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Beacon | Wombie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (366 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 366 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Critical Role Productions, LLC | Razorfly, Inc. |
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
Wombie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Beacon
No in-app purchases
Wombie
No in-app purchases
