# AppyHour vs PubPass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppyHour at 88% against PubPass's 52%. AppyHour also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PubPass's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 258). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PubPass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.7K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of AppyHour's written reviews are positive against 52% of PubPass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppyHour | PubPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appyhour/id1061853308/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 118 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppyHour LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013549868) | [PubPass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435618771) |

## What reviewers say

### AppyHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appyhour/id1061853308)

Discover local happy hours, food and drink specials, and events happening at bars and restaurants. Find live music, trivia nights, and dog-friendly spots. Get notified about exclusive offers and new places in your city.

**Highlights:** Happy hour listings, Food and drink specials, Event discovery, Favorite spot tracking, Push notifications for offers, Bar and restaurant discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No login required to use app
- 🗺️ Easy-to-use map interface with location filters
- 💰 Helps users find great deals and save money
- 🚀 Fast loading speeds (after recent updates)
- 📱 Simple and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage (primarily Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville)
- 🐛 App performance issues and lag between screens
- 📊 Incomplete restaurant database in many neighborhoods
- 🔒 Requires background location tracking set to 'ALWAYS'
- ⚠️ Multiple reports of loading screens and app freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading screens preventing app functionality
- Lag and slow performance between screens
- App freezes and crashes
- Search functionality times out after extended waiting
- Background location permission requirements causing privacy concerns

**Requested features**

- Nationwide expansion beyond current limited markets
- User submission feature to add missing restaurants
- Expanded coverage in California and Los Angeles
- Expansion to Washington DC area
- More comprehensive restaurant database in existing cities


### PubPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223)

Discover and explore local and national craft beer bars and breweries. Access exclusive deals on beer, such as discounted prices and buy-one-get-one offers, at participating locations. Simply show the app to redeem your savings and digitally stamp your progress.

**Highlights:** Discover bars and breweries, Exclusive beer deals, Digital passport stamping, Nationwide participating locations, Save on craft beer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value with BOGO and 30-day reset
- 👍 Great for socializing and making new friends
- 👍 Wonderful way to explore new neighborhoods and spots
- 👍 Useful for finding cool breweries and bars when traveling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on various iOS versions
- 🐛 App not working or unavailable in certain locations
- 🐛 Login and account issues, unable to access account

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on map screen
- App crashes on launch or login screen
- Unresponsive buttons and navigation

**Requested features**

- Expand to more locations, especially in Illinois and the Pacific Northwest
- Fix compatibility issues with newer iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppyHour free?

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

### Is PubPass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppyHour or PubPass?

PubPass is rated higher. AppyHour averages 4.5 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while PubPass averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do AppyHour or PubPass have ads?

Neither AppyHour nor PubPass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppyHour or PubPass?

AppyHour ships an update every 3 weeks, and PubPass every 3 weeks. Most recently, AppyHour was updated on September 26, 2026 and PubPass on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*