# The Black Map — user reviews > 56 indexed App Store user reviews of The Black Map by The Black Map LTD, rated 4.30/5 from 11 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (15 of 56) ### 3/5 — App is unusable always freezing *2026-05-17* I can’t use the app it’s always freezing ### 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? ### 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. ### 2/5 — Not quite there *2026-02-07* Clunky UX and I think they’re already monetizing data? I’m optimistic for the concept, but The Black Map just isn’t there yet. Good idea, poor execution. ### 3/5 — Great Concept Needs Work *2026-02-03* The app is so cool when you can access it. It is constantly prompting to update the app and you cannot use it without said update. But when you go to the App Store to update it, there is no update available in the App Store. Needs work. ### 4/5 — No ads!! *2026-02-03* Great to review guinnesses, terrible app ### 3/5 — Nice idea but *2026-01-15* I like the idea, but a lot of bugs. I can modify or delete my review. Sometimes, its not appear at all. ### 4/5 — Buggy *2025-12-29* Fun app but as of yesterday it no longer opens??? **Developer response:** Can you let us know what iOS version your running? ### 2/5 — Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads *2025-12-29* This seems to now be dominated by adverts. You can’t review a pint without sitting through a bombardment of ads. In the end you just don’t bother. New bug fixes have stopped you being able to delete your reviews ### 3/5 — Needs to improve *2025-12-11* This is a great idea, but it can be frustrating when trying to find the bar you’re in. An improvement would be to click on the bar when you can see the icon on the map, the learn about the pint there ### 4/5 — More edit facilities *2025-12-06, version 2.16* More ways to edit the reviews on this app needed ### 1/5 — Ads ads *2025-12-06* Ads made this quickly unusable. Apps looks clean, so disappointing I can’t try it out with out so many ads. ### 2/5 — Buggy *2025-12-05* Fix the bug, it won’t let you make any review or click past the ad wall ### 2/5 — Great idea killed by ads *2025-12-05* I love the idea and I’m happy to support with some ad money but you click on any feature and are greeted by a 30 second ad. Takes so much time and effort to read or write a review ### 3/5 — App is fine. Its users seem to have no idea. *2025-12-05* I think most users of this app - at least in Australia - have no idea what they’re talking about. Some of the best (better) creamy pints in Melbourne seem to cop poor reviews. Take them all with a grain of salt. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 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? ### 1/5 — Pay-walls… *2026-01-22* Horrible to use unless you pay: the long ads often just freeze the app and you’re unable to close them even after several minutes which essentially renders the app unusable unless you pay. ### 1/5 — Great idea, poor execution *2026-01-21* This application has so much potential. But if you want to add a review, you have to jump through so many damn hoops pop up, add after suggested subscription. Every single time dudes just wanna find a map Guinness on tap ### 1/5 — Ads *2026-01-20, version 2.2* Ads ruin this app. Used it for 5 mins and uninstalled. Ads are invasive. ### 1/5 — Ads *2025-12-22* Intrusive ads will inhibit app use. If I could donate once for ad free I would, but not a subscription. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2025-12-11, version 2.17* I was excited to use this app. All it does is show ads and pop ups nonstop even when you’re trying to leave a review. Also you can not click on a location to add a review you have to manually type it in. Sucks. ### 1/5 — Great idea, Ads are too much. *2025-12-09* A new ratings app needs to get people using before monetizing. A 30 second video to add a simple rating to the map when they are this new is wild. No one will contribute. Hope they change so they can grow. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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!? ### 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. ### 5/5 — Perfect app for stout reviews *2025-12-27* The world has been needing this, especially Guinness lovers! ### 5/5 — Superb *2025-11-27, version 2.14* Great to hunt out new watering holes! ### 5/5 — Life saver on the move *2025-11-23, version 2.14* This app has been insane for finding the best pints and saving money. Really enjoying it ### 5/5 — Life saver on the move *2025-10-20, version 1.12* This app has been insane for finding the best pints and saving money. Really enjoying it ### 5/5 — Best App to find good pints of guinness *2025-09-17* Oh my the world has needed this app. Finally a place where I can find good pints when traveling and reviewing pints in my city. Soooooo good. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2025-08-23* Brilliant app! Amazing idea and love that you can review the good ol black stuff! I would suggest being able to edit reviews or names, etc. It does slightly lag but it’s nothing major. Hopefully more people get on and share their experiences ### 5/5 — How to find the best Guinness *2025-08-08* Brilliantly simple app to see what pubs serve the best(or worst) Guinness anywhere in the world! --- *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.*