# The Black Map — The Guinness review app

> Pub discovery and review app for finding and rating pints, especially Guinness. (iPhone/iPad app by The Black Map LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews.md

## What is The Black Map?

Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features!

Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs
Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy

## Key features

- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe | $14.99 | per year |
| Deluxe | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-08-11*

I live by NYC and I can not tell you how many times I’ve found amazing hole in the wall bars that serve some of the best Guinness I’ve ever had. If it wasn’t for this app I would have walked past some of the best bars in the city.

### 5/5 — Love that it helps gauge where to get the next pint!

*2026-08-10*

Changing the game! It helps inform where you might get your next pint and how pubs and bars can improve their Guinness, what’s not to love!?

### 3/5 — App is unusable always freezing

*2026-05-17*

I can’t use the app it’s always freezing

### 1/5 — Ads on a BEER REVIEW app?!

*2026-04-28*

Thought this was a great and clever idea for Guinness enjoyers so I decided to give it a try. Went to leave a review and had to sit through an ad, but that wasn't bad enough. From there, hitting the X only resulted in the advertiser's app having an in-app pop up of the app store to download their product. Hitting the X on that then lead to a screen with the sponsors logo that required hitting another X, which only took you to a screen where you could pay to get rid of ads ($15 a year to remove ads on a BEER REVIEW APP!!!). It's not that deep. It was never that deep. It's a BEER. REVIEW. Immediately deleted my account and deleted the app. Awful product. You wanna run ads? Do a small banner at the top or bottom, don't force people to endlessly tap out of sponsored slop just to be able to use the app.

### 3/5 — Not bad

*2026-04-07*

Ok for a small app developer but I haven’t been out lately and not used the app - now I can’t sign in.

**Developer response:** have you tried resetting your password?

### 1/5 — Poor

*2026-03-18*

App constantly throws you and won’t load up, not helpful at all, especially when your in Dublin trying to find your way

### 5/5 — Genuinely impressive app

*2026-02-19*

Regular updates and fixes from a small independent team. Works amazingly - the growing user base should have a reviewed pint anywhere you are if Guinness is served.

Didn’t think I needed an app like this until I downloaded it. Subscription is cheap and removes the ads.

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2026-02-17*

Really enjoyed using this app until i was logged out and despite trying multiple times to reset password im not getting the email.

### 1/5 — Very boring.

*2026-02-14*

App is clunky and minimalist. Can you not make this app work better? Let users select a pub from the map and make a review.? This app development team must be very junior or lazy. Simple use app should be simple but functional

**Developer response:** What are you experiencing that’s not functional?

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-02-08*

What a terrible app- i really hope they improve it. It won’t stop crashing, it’s glitchy, it absolutely sucks

**Developer response:** what iphone and OS are you on?

## Frequently asked questions about The Black Map

### What does The Black Map app do?

The Black Map app helps you discover and review pubs, with a special focus on finding the best pint of Guinness. You can share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to guide other users.

### What are the key features of The Black Map?

Key features include the ability to rate and review your favorite pubs, explore recommendations, find the best Guinness, share detailed reviews and photos, and utilize new social features.

### Is The Black Map app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific details on in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

### Who is The Black Map app for?

This app is designed for pub enthusiasts, especially those who enjoy Guinness, and anyone looking for a way to discover new pubs, share their experiences, and read reviews from others.

### Can I find pubs other than those serving Guinness?

While the app highlights finding the best Guinness, its core functionality allows you to rate and review your favorite pints and explore recommended pubs generally. This suggests it can be used for a broader pub discovery experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.71 — 2026-08-24

- Prices! Track and see the cost of creamy pints

### 2.7 — 2026-08-13

- Prices! Track and see the cost of creamy pints

### 2.64 — 2026-07-14

* Added In-App Review.
* Bug fixes and user experience improvements.

### 2.63 — 2026-06-23

- Minor bug fixes
- User experience improvements

### 2.62 — 2026-06-03

- Minor fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*