# Idle Code Tycoon vs Beacon

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Code Tycoon at none against Beacon's shown. Idle Code Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (335 vs 1). Beacon's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Code Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Beacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Code Tycoon has 335 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Code Tycoon | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-storm-harbor/id6783033078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **335** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099) | [Benjamin Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563647932) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Code Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431)

Build and automate a coding empire from intern to tycoon. Tap to write code, upgrade your gear, and hire developers to generate lines of code even while offline. Prestige to unlock permanent perks and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to write code, Automate workflow, Hire developers, Prestige for permanent bonuses, Unlock permanent perks, Redesigned interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Developer Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Merge Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Productivity | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-storm-harbor/id6783033078)

Guide ships to safety and repel pirates using a lighthouse beam in this arcade game. Manage your light to save vessels without panicking them, while fending off attackers. Features one-thumb controls, permanent upgrades, and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** One-thumb triage gameplay, Dual-purpose lighthouse beam, Guide friendly ships, Repel pirate raiders, Permanent upgrades, Daily challenges and missions, Colorblind-first design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free?

Idle Code Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Code Tycoon or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. Idle Code Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while Beacon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Code Tycoon or Beacon have ads?

Beacon shows ads; Idle Code Tycoon does not.

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