PubPass vs OC REWARDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PubPass
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.
- Discover bars and breweries
- Exclusive beer deals
- Digital passport stamping
- Nationwide participating locations
- Save on craft beer
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PubPass is America's favorite craft beer passport. It’s the best way to explore great bars & breweries around town and across the country. As a member you’ll have access to beer deals such as $1 beers and 'buy one get one' (BOGO) beers not just in your home city, but at all participating PubPass locations. Simply show the app to your bartender or server to redeem. The best part? The deal will be available again in 30 days. Here's how it works: VISIT A BAR OR BREWERY: Great bars and breweries will appear on your map. SHOW THE APP: Show the app to your bartender or server and they’ll digitally stamp the page. SCORE DEALS ON BEER: Each spot will have a great selection of craft beers available with a special deal for PubPassers. *Deals may vary by city due to state regulations. Click app support for details.
OC REWARDS
Earn points and rewards for every dollar spent on food and beverages. Unlock exclusive promotions, bonus points, and free items like starters and birthday pizzas. Maximize your dining experience and get more for your money.
- Earn points for spending
- Redeem points for savings
- Members-only promotions
- Bonus point offers
- Free starter upon signup
- Free birthday pizza
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JOIN OC REWARDS TO GET MORE FOR YOUR DOUGH OC Rewards allows you to become a loyal fan and sip, taste, and toast your way to perks and rewards. From our world-famous World Beer Tour to every visit and dollar spent, you can maximize your Old Chicago experience. How it Works 1 POINT Earn 1 Point for every $1 spent on food and beverages at Old Chicago 5 OC BUCKS Earn 5 OC Bucks for every 75 Points. APPLY OC BUCKS Apply OC Bucks to food and beverage savings during your next Old Chicago visit. Additional Benefits 1. Members-only access to promotions and experiences. 2. Earn bonus & extra points throughout the year with promotional offers. 3. Receive a Free Starter (up to $10) when you sign up and after your first transaction. 4. FREE Pizza on your birthday.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PubPass at 4.9 against OC REWARDS's 3.8. PubPass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PubPass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.7K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of PubPass's written reviews are positive against 22% of OC REWARDS's.
PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, OC REWARDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubPass | OC REWARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.8 (107 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 107 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PubPass | Paytronix Systems Inc |
Customer experience
PubPass
OC REWARDS
Bugs and requests
PubPass
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on map screen
- App crashes on launch or login screen
- Unresponsive buttons and navigation
Requested features
2 requests- Expand to more locations, especially in Illinois and the Pacific Northwest
- Fix compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
OC REWARDS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PubPass
No in-app purchases
OC REWARDS
No in-app purchases
