Comparison

Beacon vs OnTrack

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

Head to head
About

Beacon

This app helps you break down large aspirations into manageable steps. It provides a guided path to achieve your objectives through a simple journaling feature and timely reminders. Track your progress and reflect on your journey towards personal or professional goals.

Highlights
  • Set long-term goals
  • Chart path to achieve goals
  • Smart, timely reminders
  • Journal progress tracking
  • Simple, organized design
  • Reflect on journey
Features
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Turn long-term dreams into reality. Beacon is a long-term goal tracker and journal that guides you forward—one step at a time. • Set your goals and chart the path to get there • Stay oriented with smart, timely reminders • Track your journey with a simple, intentional journal • Look back and see how far you’ve traveled • Simple design to keep you organized and focused Whether you’re navigating personal, professional, or life goals, Beacon lights the way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OnTrack

Features
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OnTrack helps you stay organized and accountable by tracking your goals and tasks in one place. Set goals, monitor progress, and stay on top of what matters most.

Screenshots

Beacon3 screens
OnTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnTrack at none against Beacon's 2. Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Beacon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OnTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Beacon versus OnTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconOnTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJOHN GREGORY DOLDBrian Keegan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions2
  • Beacon: Journal + Goal Tracker$2.991 Month
  • Beacon: Journal + Goals Tracker$29.991 Year
None

OnTrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnTrack free?
OnTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon or OnTrack have ads?
Neither Beacon nor OnTrack shows ads.

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