AppyHour vs Grubgain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppyHour
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.
- Happy hour listings
- Food and drink specials
- Event discovery
- Favorite spot tracking
- Push notifications for offers
- Bar and restaurant discovery
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Find the best happy hours, specials, and local events near you with AppyHour. AppyHour helps you discover where to go, what’s happening, and what deals are worth checking out — from happy hours and food specials to trivia nights, live music, dog-friendly patios, taco Tuesdays, brunch, and more. Use AppyHour to: • Find nearby happy hours, specials, and events • Discover new bars and restaurants • Save your favorite spots • Explore curated collections • Get notified about local deals and events • See what’s happening around you in real time Currently live in: • Iowa City, IA • Minneapolis, MN • Louisville, KY • Denver, CO • Tampa, FL • St. Petersburg, FL • Las Vegas, NV • Indianapolis, IN • Miami, FL • Houston, TX • Destin, FL • Rosemary Beach, FL • Panama City Beach, FL • Santa Rosa Beach, FL • Clearwater, FL • Sarasota, FL • Chicago, IL If we’re not in your city yet, we hope to be soon. AppyHour is built to make going out easier, better, and more spontaneous. Whether you’re looking for a quick drink after work, a new dinner spot, weekend plans, or the best deals nearby, AppyHour helps you find the right place at the right time. Have feedback or want to see your city added next? Email us at appy-support@appyhourmobile.com.
Grubgain
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Welcome to GrubGain, where every meal is an opportunity to grow your savings. We're not just another food ordering app – we're your partner in feeding growth and serving savings. Why Choose GrubGain? Exclusive Offers & Discounts Discover amazing deals and discounts at your favorite restaurants. Get up to 10% off on your entire bill when you pay through the app. Every order is a chance to save more. Explore Amazing Restaurants Browse through a curated list of top-rated restaurants in your area. View detailed menus, high-quality photos, ratings, and reviews to make the perfect choice for your cravings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grubgain at 13.0 against AppyHour's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AppyHour ships an update every 3 weeks, Grubgain every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppyHour | Grubgain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (260 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppyHour LLC | JT Grubgain Pvt Ltd |
Bugs and requests
AppyHour
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Grubgain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AppyHour
No in-app purchases
Grubgain
No in-app purchases
