Comparison

PubPass vs Crispback

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover bars and breweries
  • Exclusive beer deals
  • Digital passport stamping
  • Nationwide participating locations
  • Save on craft beer
Features
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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.

About

Crispback

Features
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Build a reheating schedule that sequences items sharing an appliance and includes a setup allowance before each heated item. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Tools and choose Batch Plate Planner. 2. Select up to five foods, portion size and setup allowance using your enabled appliances. 3. Review each estimated start and finish, account for earlier finishes and use a thermometer before serving. Food methods, timers, stored-food tracking and favorites remain available. Searching for another food no longer silently removes already selected foods from the batch. WHAT TO KNOW One item per appliance is scheduled; different appliances may overlap. Setup time is a user estimate and may be insufficient for preheating or changing temperature. Timer completion never verifies food safety. Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C throughout. Serve promptly or hold hot at least 140°F / 60°C, checked with a thermometer; the planner does not provide holding equipment. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

PubPass4 screens
Crispback3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PubPass at Free against Crispback's $0.99. Crispback's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PubPass is free to download; Crispback costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, Crispback every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PubPass versus Crispback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPubPassCrispback
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPubPassRobert Corbin

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

Crispback

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PubPass

No in-app purchases

None

Crispback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PubPass free?
PubPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crispback free?
Crispback costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PubPass or Crispback have ads?
Neither PubPass nor Crispback shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PubPass or Crispback?
PubPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crispback every 4 days. Most recently, PubPass was updated on October 17, 2026 and Crispback on October 8, 2026.

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