Comparison

BeaconTV vs The Highway 83

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

Head to head
About

BeaconTV

Discover a vast library of premium paranormal content. Stream exclusive shows and documentaries covering mysteries, hauntings, and unexplained phenomena. Your ultimate destination for all things spooky and supernatural.

Highlights
  • Premium paranormal content
  • Exclusive shows
  • Documentaries
  • Mysteries and hauntings
  • Unexplained phenomena
Features
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Your new home for premium paranormal content!

About

The Highway 83

Features
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A vibrant, community-driven online radio station where voices of all ages come together. Powered by student creativity and local talent, our station blends learning, expression, and entertainment into one dynamic listening experience. From the timeless grooves of the 70s and 80s, to the iconic hits of the 90s, and today’s chart-toppers, we deliver a soundtrack that connects generations. More than just music, we’re a platform for students to gain real-world broadcasting experience—hosting shows, curating playlists, and sharing stories that matter to our community. Whether you’re tuning in for nostalgia, discovering new favorites, or supporting the next generation of broadcasters, our station is your home for music, voices, and community connection.

Screenshots

BeaconTV4 screens
The Highway 834 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Highway 83 at none against BeaconTV's 4. BeaconTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. BeaconTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Highway 83 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BeaconTV versus The Highway 83: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTVThe Highway 83
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoshua PurvisBrian Grove

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BeaconTV

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Premium + Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$49.991 Year
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  • Legacy+ Annual$79.991 Year
None

The Highway 83

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaconTV free?
BeaconTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Highway 83 free?
The Highway 83 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaconTV or The Highway 83 have ads?
The Highway 83 shows ads; BeaconTV does not.

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