# Beacon vs Stima

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stima at none against Beacon's 3. Beacon's advantage is ratings volume (514 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stima asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Beacon against 5.0 for Stima. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 514 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon | Stima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stima-the-romantic-sidekick/id6804813834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keagan Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846614886) | [Achim Dekkers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884078573) |

## What reviewers say

### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355)

Connect with other mothers locally and globally, especially during late-night hours. Track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access expert resources for postpartum support. Find a private community to share your experiences and receive encouragement.

**Highlights:** Live map of mothers awake now, Private small group matching (Circles), Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracking, Mood and wellness tracking, Postpartum journal, Community forum, Expert-backed resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beacon Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Beacon Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


### Stima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stima-the-romantic-sidekick/id6804813834)

Discover personalized romantic ideas for couples, from quick thoughtful gestures to memorable dates. Tailored to your relationship, time, mood, and budget, it simplifies planning and helps you nurture meaningful connections.

**Highlights:** Personalized romantic ideas, Ideas with time, budget, and steps, Family-friendly options, Schedule and save dates, Customizable notifications, Unlock new ideas with Love Points

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon free?

Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stima free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beacon or Stima?

Stima is rated higher. Beacon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Stima averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beacon or Stima have ads?

Neither Beacon nor Stima 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.*