# PubPass vs Something Brewery App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PubPass at 1.7K against Something Brewery App's 1. Something Brewery App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PubPass against 5.0 for Something Brewery App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, Something Brewery App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubPass | Something Brewery App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/something-brewery-app/id1292701400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 113 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PubPass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435618771) | [Mydynamenu, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193064798) |

## What reviewers say

### PubPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223)

Discover and explore local and national craft beer bars and breweries. Access exclusive deals on beer, such as discounted prices and buy-one-get-one offers, at participating locations. Simply show the app to redeem your savings and digitally stamp your progress.

**Highlights:** Discover bars and breweries, Exclusive beer deals, Digital passport stamping, Nationwide participating locations, Save on craft beer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value with BOGO and 30-day reset
- 👍 Great for socializing and making new friends
- 👍 Wonderful way to explore new neighborhoods and spots
- 👍 Useful for finding cool breweries and bars when traveling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on various iOS versions
- 🐛 App not working or unavailable in certain locations
- 🐛 Login and account issues, unable to access account

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on map screen
- App crashes on launch or login screen
- Unresponsive buttons and navigation

**Requested features**

- Expand to more locations, especially in Illinois and the Pacific Northwest
- Fix compatibility issues with newer iOS versions


### Something Brewery App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/something-brewery-app/id1292701400)

Stay updated on the latest craft beers available at the brewery in real-time. Search for specific beer styles or keywords to find exactly what you're looking for. Get instant notifications about upcoming events and food truck schedules.

**Highlights:** Real-time tap list updates, Searchable beer selection, Event announcements, Food truck schedule notifications, Keyword filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubPass free?

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

### Is Something Brewery App free?

Something Brewery App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PubPass or Something Brewery App?

Something Brewery App is rated higher. PubPass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Something Brewery App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PubPass or Something Brewery App have ads?

Neither PubPass nor Something Brewery App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PubPass or Something Brewery App?

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Something Brewery App every 5 weeks. Most recently, PubPass was updated on October 12, 2026 and Something Brewery App on September 17, 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.*