PubPass vs Pinter App
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.
Pinter App
This app helps you brew fresh beer at home. It provides brewing step reminders, direct access to order brewing supplies, and guided instructions. Get support instantly through live chat.
- Brewing step reminders
- In-app calendar
- Order Fresh Presses
- Guided brewing instructions
- Live chat support
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Tap into a world of Fresh Beer! Get the most out of brewing with your Pinter. Use our in-app calendar to easily keep track of your Pinter(s): get handy notifications reminding you when to move on to the next step of brewing. Shop the website directly from the app to order Fresh Presses in just a few taps. Intuitive app-based instructions guide you through every step. Instant access to live chat and customer support exactly when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PubPass at 4.9 against Pinter App's 4.0. PubPass also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 278). Pinter App's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 52%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.7K ratings behind it against 278, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of PubPass's written reviews are positive against 60% of Pinter App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinter App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubPass | Pinter App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.0 (278 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | 60.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 278 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PubPass | The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co LTD |
Customer experience
PubPass
Pinter App
User reviews
PubPass
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on various iOS versions
- 🐛 App not working or unavailable in certain locations
- 🐛 Login and account issues, unable to access account
Pinter App
From 278 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward brewing process
- 💡 Great visual instructions
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🚀 Intuitive app interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🔍 Lack of functionality
- 🔍 Outdated app version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
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
Pinter App
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not recognizing existing accounts
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Unreliable push notifications
- Inability to edit brew timeline
- Outdated content and instructions
Requested features
5 requests- Better calendar integration
- Improved push notifications
- More customization options
- Seamless website-app integration
- Clearer brewing instructions
In-app purchases
PubPass
No in-app purchases
Pinter App
No in-app purchases
