# Bayou vs DraughtPick

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bayou | DraughtPick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayou/id1000233783/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draughtpick/id1548224782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mark Alston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000233782) | [M&M BrewHub, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548224784) |

## What reviewers say

### Bayou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayou/id1000233783)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DraughtPick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draughtpick/id1548224782)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bayou free?

Bayou is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DraughtPick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bayou or DraughtPick?

Bayou is rated higher. Bayou averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DraughtPick averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Bayou or DraughtPick have ads?

DraughtPick shows ads; Bayou does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bayou or DraughtPick?

Bayou ships an update every 7 months, and DraughtPick every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bayou was updated on June 2, 2026 and DraughtPick on June 1, 2026.

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