PubPass vs PointMe
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.
PointMe
This app eliminates decision fatigue for nights out by acting as a compass. Simply select a category like bar or cafe, tap the compass, and follow the arrow to the nearest destination. It also features a random mode to discover nearby points of interest.
- Real-time compass navigation
- Category selection (Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, Liquor Store)
- Random destination discovery
- Minimalist, clutter-free interface
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
- Group decision-making tie-breaker
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Stop scrolling. Start walking. Ever spent 20 minutes standing on a street corner debating where to go? “Is that bar too crowded?” “I think that cafe is closed...” “I don’t care, you pick!” Indecision is the enemy of a good night out. PointMe kills the debate by turning your phone into a compass that points you directly to the nearest destination. Just tap the compass, follow the arrow, and get there first. How It Works • Open PointMe: No accounts, no clutter • Choose Your Vibe: Select Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, or Liquor Store. • Tap the Compass: PointMe instantly locks onto the closest spot in that category. • Follow the Arrow: The real-time compass points the way. Walk until you arrive. The "Random" Mode Not sure what you’re looking for? Switch to the Random Category mode. PointMe will pick the closest point of interest—whether it’s a museum, a local landmark, or a hidden attraction—and point you there. It’s the easiest way to discover what’s right around the corner. Why PointMe? Pure Utility: A minimalist GPS tool built for one thing: getting you there. Zero Friction: No feeds, no ads, no decision fatigue. Privacy First: We don’t track you. Your location is used only to find your destination and never leaves your device. The Tie-Breaker: The final word for groups who can't decide where to go. Side Effects May Include • Getting to the bar while your friends are still looking at their phones. • Discovering a "hidden gem" simply because it was the closest one. • Actually enjoying your night instead of planning it. Stop debating. Start walking. Download PointMe and let the compass lead the way.
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Verdict
PubPass and PointMe both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PointMe's written reviews are positive against 52% of PubPass's. PointMe also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PubPass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PointMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 PointMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PubPass has 1.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 PointMe's.
PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, PointMe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubPass | PointMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PubPass | Olivier Pham |
Customer experience
PubPass
PointMe
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
PointMe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PubPass
No in-app purchases
PointMe
- PointMe - Full Access$1.99
