# BarGlance vs The Black Map

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarGlance | The Black Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barglance-know-before-you-go/id1383805871/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BarGlance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383805630) | [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073) |

## 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


### The Black Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596)

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.

**Highlights:** Rate and review pubs, Explore recommended pubs, Find the best Guinness, Share detailed reviews and photos, Social features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarGlance free?

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

### Is The Black Map free?

The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BarGlance or The Black Map?

BarGlance is rated higher. BarGlance averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while The Black Map averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do BarGlance or The Black Map have ads?

The Black Map shows ads; BarGlance does not.

### Which is updated more often, BarGlance or The Black Map?

BarGlance ships an update monthly, and The Black Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, BarGlance was updated on August 5, 2026 and The Black Map on September 23, 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.*