# PubPass vs US Brew Passport

PubPass and US Brew Passport both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of US Brew Passport's written reviews are positive against 52% of PubPass's. PubPass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. US Brew Passport sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. PubPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PubPass against 5.0 for US Brew Passport. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of PubPass's written reviews are positive against 100% of US Brew Passport's.

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, US Brew Passport every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubPass | US Brew Passport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpass/id1260241223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-brew-passport/id6756192953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PubPass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435618771) | [APPLORERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791598470) |

## 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


### US Brew Passport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-brew-passport/id6756192953)

Discover craft breweries nationwide and access exclusive deals with an annual subscription. Explore participating locations, plan taproom visits, and enjoy perks like BOGO beers and discounts on food and merchandise.

**Highlights:** Nationwide brewery deals, Interactive brewery map, Digital stamp tracking, Personal tasting notes, QR code redemption, State-by-state directory

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 2026 US Brewery Passport | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubPass free?

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

### Is US Brew Passport free?

US Brew Passport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PubPass or US Brew Passport?

US Brew Passport is rated higher. PubPass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while US Brew Passport averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PubPass or US Brew Passport have ads?

Neither PubPass nor US Brew Passport shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PubPass or US Brew Passport?

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and US Brew Passport every 6 weeks. Most recently, PubPass was updated on October 26, 2026 and US Brew Passport on October 16, 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.*