Comparison

Pub Ding vs Swipe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pub Ding

Features
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Do you have experience that did not call a clerk in the pub? ・Case that does not come easily clerk in the pub ・Case you cannot call a clerk , because you are shy ・Case voice wither, wheezing When such case, if you use this app, "Ding Dong!! Ding-Dong!!", you can call a clerk! maybe... This app is a very simple app! If you are a Shop owner, Put QR code to the your shop ! http://tecc0.com/DingDongQR.gif This app makes your shop button ! LOL

About

Swipe

Discover Japanese dishes through a curated photo catalog. Save your favorites and instantly find nearby restaurants serving them on a map. Avoid language barriers and enjoy authentic cuisine with ease.

Highlights
  • Curated photo catalog of Japanese dishes
  • Save favorite dishes
  • One-tap map search for restaurants
  • Offline dish photos
  • Smart cuisine filter
  • Google lookup shortcut
Features
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Just swipe through a hand-picked photo catalog of iconic dishes—sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, wagyu, and more—tap the heart icon to save the ones that make your mouth water, then open Map to see restaurants around you that actually serve that dish. No menu kanji, no guesswork, just eat. # Why it’s perfect for traveling in Japan - 166 + offline dish photos Browse anywhere—subways, rural trains, even on airplane mode. - One-tap map search Instantly plots nearby spots serving your saved dishes. - Smart cuisine filter Show All Dishes, Japanese Only, or Non-Japanese if you need a break. - Google lookup shortcut Still curious? Jump straight to web results for deeper info. Stop struggling with language barriers and random reviews. Swipe-N-Bite lets you see, save, and devour authentic Japanese cuisine in seconds. Download now and make every meal in Japan unforgettable!

Screenshots

Pub Ding4 screens
Swipe2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pub Ding at none against Swipe's 1. Pub Ding also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 34 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pub Ding asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pub Ding ships an update every 3 days, Swipe every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Pub Ding versus Swipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPub DingSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakoto NishimotoBrick Bay Insights, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Pub Ding

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Swipe

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Favorites$3.99

Questions

Is Pub Ding free?
Pub Ding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swipe free?
Swipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pub Ding or Swipe have ads?
Swipe shows ads; Pub Ding does not.
Which is updated more often, Pub Ding or Swipe?
Pub Ding ships an update every 3 days, and Swipe every 34 months. Most recently, Pub Ding was updated on October 9, 2026 and Swipe on October 14, 2026.

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