Bayou vs DraughtPick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bayou
Explore an extensive, real-time beer menu with detailed information and filtering options. Order drinks and pay your tab directly from the app, and browse the food menu and location details.
- Real-time beer list
- Extensive filtering and sorting
- Random beer selection
- Detailed beer information (IBU, ABV, origin)
- In-app ordering and payment
- Food menu browsing
- Restaurant location and map
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The Bayou's extensive beer list enhanced for use at the restaurant or on the road. Beers See our real-time up to the minute accurate beer list. The app is updated anytime a beer goes in or out of stock so you can be assured that you are seeing exactly what we have available at any given moment. You can use our extensive filtering options to find the exact beer you want to try from our list. The list can be sorted many different ways including by newest or randomly. If you still have a hard time choosing a beer, you can try your luck by shaking your phone and getting a random choice from our list. Get information about all our beers including ibu's, abv, country of origin and more. Ratebeer and Untappd links for each beer to give you even more information options. When you are at The Bayou you can order your beers right off the App and pay your tab as well. Food Check out our current food menu complete with descriptions. Location Our location with a map to help you find your way. Permissions Storage: We cache the list of beers on your phone to allow quick searching and filtering without requiring lots of network activity. This reduces your battery usage and makes the app run much faster. Network: In order to keep the list of beers on your phone current the app will regularly connect to our databases and get any required updates. Also, if you want to visit the ratebeer and/or untappd links you obviously need network access. Contact: The Bayou http://www.utahbayou.com sales@utahbayou.com 645 S. State Street, SLC, UT 84111
DraughtPick
Discover new craft beers tailored to your taste and location. Rate beers, create a wishlist, and explore breweries with menus and directions. Connect with friends to see what they're drinking and share your experiences.
- Personalized beer recommendations
- Brewery and beer discovery by location
- Rate beers and manage a wishlist
- View brewery menus and hours
- Connect with friends and see their activity
- Get directions to breweries
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Recommendations: You love beer. You know the beers you love. But, there are countless great beers you’ve never tried. The DraughtPick app is the ultimate guide to help you discover beers you will love. Our algorithm tailors your recommendations based on your personal preferences, ratings, location, and more. We love finding your next favorite beer. Rate beers in the app to further enhance your recommendations. Put untested beers in your “wishlist” to try later, and view all beers offered by a brewery. Location: We enable you to explore the craft breweries around you, wherever you go. Taking a trip? Open up DraughtPick and find breweries near you. View a menu of the beers they have on tap, the hours they operate, and get directions to the brewery. Love to try the latest beers, or know when new breweries open in your area? You can find them on DraughtPick! Social: What makes drinking craft beer better? Having one with your friends. Our Friends section allows you to connect with your friends and keep up with what they are drinking. You can also see the breweries your friends have recently visited; give them a call and join them. We are planning lots of exciting new features for the Friends area in the future, including games (trivia, hangman, etc) and more! Want to be rewarded for drinking the beer you love? We are creating a reward program. Stay tuned for updates! DraughtPick was made by beer lovers for beer lovers. Join our community and connect with friends, both old and new. Key Features: Suggested Beers: DraughtPick suggests beers based on your customized preferences, current location, ratings, and more. Rating: Rate the beers you have tried and see what your friends think of the beers they’ve tried. Location: Beers suggested are based on your location within a defined mile radius. You can configure your location and radius at any time. WishList: Add the beers you want to try. Your WishList is the place you can view all saved beers. Invite Your Friends: Connect with and invite friends. It’s a great place to stay in touch and share your beer experiences. Breweries: View information about breweries, including a menu of the beers they offer, whether they serve food, if they have outdoor seating, and if they deliver or provide curbside pickup. Contact our support group at info@draughtpick.com for information. Terms of Use - https://www.draughtpick.com/Content/TermsAndConditions.docx Privacy Policy - https://www.draughtpick.com/Content/PrivacyPolicy.docx License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bayou at 4.8 against DraughtPick's 4.3. Bayou also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). DraughtPick's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. DraughtPick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Bayou asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bayou holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bayou's written reviews are positive against 80% of DraughtPick's.
Bayou ships an update every 7 months, DraughtPick every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bayou | DraughtPick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 4.3 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Alston | M&M BrewHub, LLC |
Customer experience
Bayou
DraughtPick
In-app purchases
Bayou
No in-app purchases
DraughtPick
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