# PubPass vs TruTaste

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PubPass at 1.7K against TruTaste's 4. PubPass also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). TruTaste's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 TruTaste. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, TruTaste weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubPass | TruTaste |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutaste/id6753928195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 113 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PubPass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435618771) | [Andrew Czachowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271881384) |

## 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


### TruTaste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutaste/id6753928195)

Discover your personal wine preferences without needing to be an expert. Log your tastings, visualize your palate, and get personalized AI-driven recommendations. Connect with friends to share discoveries and build a shared taste journey.

**Highlights:** Quick wine rating and note-taking, Guided step-by-step tasting flow, Palate profile visualization, Activity feed for friends' discoveries, Create private wine tasting groups, AI Sommelier for personalized recommendations, Wishlist for wines to try later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubPass free?

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

### Is TruTaste free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PubPass or TruTaste?

TruTaste is rated higher. PubPass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while TruTaste averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PubPass or TruTaste have ads?

Neither PubPass nor TruTaste shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PubPass or TruTaste?

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and TruTaste weekly. Most recently, PubPass was updated on October 17, 2026 and TruTaste on October 3, 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.*