Wetherspoon vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wetherspoon
Order food and drinks directly from your phone and have them delivered to your table. Easily pay with various methods and reorder past purchases for convenience. You can also book hotel stays.
- Order food and drinks to your table
- Multiple payment options
- Reorder function for groups
- Book hotel stays
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Order food and drinks with the Wetherspoon app, from your phone, and have them delivered to your table. • Order a meal, a round of drinks or both – and we will bring them to your table. • Paying is simple: use your card, Apple Pay, Payit or PayPal. • Take advantage of the reorder function to purchase rounds, when in a group. • Book a stay at one of our hotels.
The Black Map
Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.
- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wetherspoon at none against The Black Map's 2. Wetherspoon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wetherspoon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wetherspoon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wetherspoon has 11K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Wetherspoon's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Black Map's.
Wetherspoon ships an update monthly, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wetherspoon | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JD Wetherspoon plc | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
Wetherspoon
The Black Map
Bugs and requests
Wetherspoon
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to detect current location
- Payment processing issues
- Menu information not always up-to-date
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to customize orders
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Integrate feedback/rating system
- Allow cash payments
The Black Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wetherspoon
No in-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
Questions
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