BarGlance vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarGlance
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.
- Real-time bar insights
- AI-powered recommendations
- Crowd information
- Discover local hotspots
- Nightlife guide
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Find the Best Bars with BarGlance – Your Ultimate Nightlife Companion Traveling and don’t know where the best spots are? Get real-time bar insights to easily discover local hotspots. BarGlance is your personal nightlife guide, powered by AI. Whether you're looking for popular bars nearby, a lively party scene, or a low-key speakeasy, BarGlance provides real-time crowd info, personalized recommendations, and all the details you need to navigate your night out.
The Black Map
Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.
- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features
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Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features! Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy
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Verdict
BarGlance and The Black Map both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of BarGlance's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Black Map's. BarGlance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating and device support 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. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BarGlance asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for BarGlance against 4.3 for The Black Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarGlance has 111 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of BarGlance's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Black Map's.
BarGlance ships an update monthly, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarGlance | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (111 ratings) — better | 4.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BarGlance, LLC | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
BarGlance
The Black Map
Bugs and requests
BarGlance
Reported bugs
9 issues- 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
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- App is buggy
- Only 3 bars listed in a popular city
- One listed bar is permanently closed
- App has been around for 17 years with limited coverage
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Restore previous zoom functionality for cameras
- Improve accuracy of bar listings and data
The Black Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BarGlance
No in-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
