# BarGlance vs AllBars

The clearest difference is rating: AllBars at 4.9 against BarGlance's 4.4. AllBars also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). BarGlance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (111 vs 19). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AllBars holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarGlance has 111 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of BarGlance's written reviews are positive against 100% of AllBars's.

BarGlance ships an update monthly, AllBars every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarGlance | AllBars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barglance-know-before-you-go/id1383805871/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allbars-find-bars/id6475910856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BarGlance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383805630) | [AllBars LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725396206) |

## What reviewers say

### BarGlance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barglance-know-before-you-go/id1383805871)

Discover local bars and nightlife hotspots with real-time crowd insights and AI-powered recommendations. This app helps you find the perfect spot for any occasion, from lively parties to quiet speakeasies.

**Highlights:** Real-time bar insights, AI-powered recommendations, Crowd information, Discover local hotspots, Nightlife guide

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Real-time bar finder
- 🗺️ Helpful in new places
- 📍 Like Google Maps for nightlife
- 📊 Live heat maps useful
- ✅ Avoids crowds or finds them

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location data
- ❌ Limited city coverage
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Cams don't work often
- 🐛 Wide view cameras unhelpful

**Reported bugs**

- App says no bars in populated city
- Cams don't work 90+% of the time on new update
- Cameras stuck on wide view, cannot zoom
- Live camera feeds not working
- App has many glitches

**Requested features**

- Expand to more cities (Scottsdale, Charlotte, Seattle, etc.)
- Improve camera functionality (zoom, wider view)
- Restore previous zoom functionality for cameras
- Add ability to see if favorite bartender is working
- Allow zooming in on cameras to see details like setup/breakdown


### AllBars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allbars-find-bars/id6475910856)

Discover bars, lounges, and breweries tailored to your preferences. Filter by crowd, price, and type to find the perfect spot. Create lists, share ratings, and plan meetups with friends.

**Highlights:** Discover bars and nightlife venues, Filter by type, crowd, price, and location, View venue popularity and trending spots, Read and post venue ratings and comments, Create and share lists of favorite places, Plan meetups and coordinate with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarGlance free?

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

### Is AllBars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BarGlance or AllBars?

AllBars is rated higher. BarGlance averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while AllBars averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do BarGlance or AllBars have ads?

AllBars shows ads; BarGlance does not.

### Which is updated more often, BarGlance or AllBars?

BarGlance ships an update monthly, and AllBars every 3 weeks. Most recently, BarGlance was updated on November 2, 2026 and AllBars on November 4, 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.*