# Beach Games vs P8Launcher

The clearest difference is price: P8Launcher at Free against Beach Games's $0.99. P8Launcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Beach Games's advantage is chart position (#169 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

P8Launcher is free to download; Beach Games costs $0.99 up front. Beach Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. P8Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

P8Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beach Games | P8Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-games/id668551961/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p8launcher/id6786782505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Eric Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786782507) |

## What reviewers say

### Beach Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-games/id668551961)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced, fun sports challenges on the beach. Master five distinct activities, compete with friends, and track your overall progress with a summarized total score.

**Highlights:** Five distinct beach sports, Challenge friends, Beat personal records, Total score tracking, Game Center support, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Variety of mini-games
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Nostalgic feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Inconsistent/poor controls
- 👎 Some games uninspiring/unplayable
- 👎 Can become boring quickly
- 👎 Lacks depth
- 👎 Not worth the price for some

**Reported bugs**

- Controls are inconsistent
- Game pauses constantly
- Water ski controls are frustrating
- Frisbee throwing controls are ghastly
- Flying disc game lacks power/angle gauge

**Requested features**

- More games to be added
- Half pipe for skateboarding
- More like Cat Physics


### P8Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p8launcher/id6786782505)

Organize, customize, and play your PICO-8 game collection on iPhone. Features include customizable controls, library management, and local multiplayer. Play imported carts offline and connect with creators.

**Highlights:** Customizable touch controls and controller mappings, Library organization with tags and artwork, Local multiplayer via P8Link Play, Offline cart playback, Auto save and resume functionality, Multiple display styles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beach Games free?

Beach Games costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is P8Launcher free?

P8Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beach Games or P8Launcher?

P8Launcher is rated higher. Beach Games averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while P8Launcher averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Beach Games or P8Launcher have ads?

Neither Beach Games nor P8Launcher shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*