GBI Express vs McGettigan’s Unlocked
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GBI Express
This app provides a convenient home delivery service for a wide range of beverages, including wines, spirits, and beers. Enjoy exclusive online deals and discounts, with options for same-day delivery and flexible payment methods.
- Home delivery service
- Beverage discounts
- Exclusive online deals
- Same-day delivery option
- Online and on-delivery payment
Read full descriptionHide full description
GBI Express is Gulf Brands Internationals’ (previously Gulf Cellar) home delivery service. Launched in 2008, we were the first company on the island to offer home delivery and have grown to become Bahrain’s favourite home delivery business. We pride ourselves on being the market leaders in customer satisfaction and have developed the service based on feedback from our customers. All customers that shop with GBI Express receive the following discounts: 20% discount on wines 20% discount on selected spirits 5% discount on selected beers Thanks to the generosity of our suppliers we are also able to offer exclusive online deals that can’t be redeemed in-store. Order before 12pm for same day delivery. Customers can either pay online or pay for their orders upon delivery. We hope you enjoy using this service. If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the ‘Contact Us’ section of the website.
McGettigan’s Unlocked
Read full descriptionHide full description
Join now to unlock a world of exclusive benefits, including up to 30% discount on food and drinks at participating venues. Earn loyalty points to spend on F&B vouchers, and get exciting offers, the latest event news, easy online booking, and so much more. At McGettigan's, we take pride in our award-winning venues and our passion for sports, music, and entertainment. That's why UNLOCKED is designed for those who appreciate the good things in life and want to make the most of every moment, for the best value, all year round.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GBI Express at none against McGettigan’s Unlocked's shown. GBI Express also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). McGettigan’s Unlocked's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, 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.
GBI Express ships an update every 2 months, McGettigan’s Unlocked every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GBI Express | McGettigan’s Unlocked |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gulf Hotels Group - Gulf Brands International | Dennis McGettigan |
In-app purchases
GBI Express
No in-app purchases
McGettigan’s Unlocked
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GBI Express free?
Is McGettigan’s Unlocked free?
Do GBI Express or McGettigan’s Unlocked have ads?
Which is updated more often, GBI Express or McGettigan’s Unlocked?
Other comparisons
