Young's vs rec’d
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Young's
Discover and interact with over 200 Young's pubs and hotels. Order food and drinks, manage your tab, and even control the music. Find your nearest location and see upcoming events.
- Exclusive app treats and rewards
- Order to table
- Open, monitor, and pay tab
- Split the bill
- Click & collect
- Become the secret DJ
- Interactive pub finder
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The official Young’s app! Over 200 pubs and hotels at your fingertips, all within one app. Download Young’s On Tap and use the following features: • Exclusive regular app treats and rewards • Order to table • Recent orders button to re-order your previous round! • Open, monitor and pay your tab from the palm of your hand (we’ll even email you the receipt!) • Apple Pay for an easy, speedy checkout • Split the bill easily with your friends • Click & collect • Tunes on tap - become the secret DJ in your favourite local • Use our interactive pub finder to explore your nearest Young’s pub on the go! • Avoid missing the fun and see what’s on at your local, stay in the loop with quizzes, live music and much, much more.
rec’d
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The best restaurant tip doesn't come from an algorithm. It comes from someone you actually trust. rec'd is the social food app where your friends and favourite creators are the algorithm. Follow them. See where they've been. Save what looks good. Build a map of London that's yours. See your network on the map. Every save is colour-coded: rec'd for loved it, Liked for solid, Want to Go for later. Filter to show just one person's saves, layer your whole network, or plot a curated list across the city. Save from anywhere. Import your Instagram and TikTok saves. Pin places you walk past. rec venues you've already loved. Everything in one place, finally. Free to download. London first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: rec’d at every 2 weeks against Young's's every 2 months. rec’d also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Young's ships an update every 2 months, rec’d every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Young's | rec’d |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (838 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 838 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Young & Co.'s Brewery. PLC | Rec'd LTD |
Bugs and requests
Young's
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/registration issues
- Inconsistent menu display
- Ordering functionality not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to order without an account
- Improve menu accuracy and completeness
- Allow payment with gift cards
- Streamline the ordering process
rec’d
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Young's
No in-app purchases
rec’d
No in-app purchases








