Ripples vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ripples
Manage drink designs, order supplies, and access expert guidance for a drink printer. Create custom mobile sites for customer creations and learn tips to enhance print quality. Designed for on-the-go teams in bars and cafes.
- Manage drink designs
- Order supplies
- Create custom mobile sites
- Access expert guidance
- Upload and schedule content
- Restock cartridges and accessories
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Already have a Ripple Maker drink printer? This app is a must. It puts content management, supply ordering, and expert guidance right at your fingertips. No desktop required, designed to support your busy team on the road or behind the bar. New to Ripples? The Ripple Maker is a countertop-sized drink printer that uses natural, plant-based extracts to print images, logos, and messages directly onto foam-topped drinks. Transform your lattes, beer and cocktails into shareable moments that boost your bottom line. What you can do with the Ripples App: • Manage your designs Upload, select, and schedule drink-top content in just a few taps. From seasonal LTOs and brand promotions to birthday prints and trending memes, it’s never been easier to keep your drinks relevant and on-brand. • Order from the store Running low on cartridges? Need to print on macarons? Restock supplies directly through the app. Fast, secure, and mobile-first. • Update your own mobile site for customer creations Set up your custom customer-facing mobile site especially to match your venue or for a special holiday or event. Your customers will then be able to scan a QR code and upload their own pictures or select a favorite image to be printed on their drinks, no download required. Perfect for events, activations, and creating a customizable experience for every customer. (Requires the Advanced Design Plan). • Learn tips and tricks Get expert advice from the Ripples team on how to perfect your pour, improve print quality, and use your machine to its full potential with full access to the Ripples Training Academy video library. Still need help? Easily connect with your Customer Success Rep. • Track machine stats (coming soon) Get weekly updates with print counts, top-performing designs, and usage trends to understand what’s working and plan your next menu move. Download the Ripples App today and start running your drink marketing from your phone.
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 rating: The Black Map at 4.4 against Ripples's 3.0. The Black Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 27%). Ripples's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Ripples asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Black Map holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Ripples's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Black Map's.
Ripples ships an update every 2 months, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ripples | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (20 ratings) | 4.4 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 44.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steam CC | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
Ripples
The Black Map
In-app purchases
Ripples
No in-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
