Pocket Beacon vs TouchRipple
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.
TouchRipple
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TouchRipple is a lightweight iPhone art app built around touch. Tap or drag anywhere on the screen to create layered ripple patterns, switch between visual themes, and enjoy a calm, on-device visual experience without logging in or connecting to a backend.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Beacon at fortnightly against TouchRipple's every 4 months. Pocket Beacon also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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.
Pocket Beacon ships an update fortnightly, TouchRipple every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Beacon | TouchRipple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (362 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 362 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Critical Role Productions, LLC | 凡 吴 |
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
TouchRipple
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Beacon
No in-app purchases
TouchRipple
No in-app purchases
