# AppyHour vs AllBars

The clearest difference is ads: AppyHour at none against AllBars's shown. AppyHour also leads on ratings volume (260 vs 19) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). AllBars's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

AllBars holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppyHour has 260 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of AppyHour's written reviews are positive against 100% of AllBars's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppyHour | AllBars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appyhour/id1061853308/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allbars-find-bars/id6475910856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 79 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppyHour LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013549868) | [AllBars LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725396206) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### AllBars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allbars-find-bars/id6475910856)

Discover bars, lounges, and breweries tailored to your preferences. Filter by crowd, price, and type to find the perfect spot. Create lists, share ratings, and plan meetups with friends.

**Highlights:** Discover bars and nightlife venues, Filter by type, crowd, price, and location, View venue popularity and trending spots, Read and post venue ratings and comments, Create and share lists of favorite places, Plan meetups and coordinate with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppyHour free?

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

### Is AllBars free?

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

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

AllBars is rated higher. AppyHour averages 4.5 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while AllBars averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do AppyHour or AllBars have ads?

AllBars shows ads; AppyHour does not.

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

AppyHour ships an update every 3 weeks, and AllBars every 3 weeks. Most recently, AppyHour was updated on November 2, 2026 and AllBars on November 4, 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.*