Comparison

Tap Deck vs Hwy 55

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

Head to head
About

Tap Deck

Manage and display your craft beer selection with this innovative system. Showcase your brews on various screens, from large TVs to mobile devices, updating inventory and tap changes in real-time. This management app requires login and integrates social features.

Highlights
  • Real-time tap and inventory updates
  • Display on TVs and mobile devices
  • Socially integrated media center
  • Product showcase for customers
  • Login-required management app
Features
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An innovative display system for your craft brews on tap. More than just a display system, it’s a social integrated, mobile aware media center that brings your product up close and personal. From any size TV display to mobile devices, get your product out to your customers as you change the taps or add to your inventory. This application is the management app for the Tap Deck Display System. Login required.

About

Hwy 55

This app allows users to join a rewards program for a burger and custard restaurant. Earn points for visits, track your rewards balance, and discover nearby locations. Receive notifications about new menu items and special events.

Highlights
  • Join rewards program
  • Earn rewards points
  • Find nearby locations
  • View menu
  • Check rewards balance
  • Check-in for points
  • Receive notifications
Features
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If Hwy 55 is your favorite destination for fresh, hand pattied burgers and homemade frozen custard and you are or want to be a member of the Hwy 55 Rewards Program, you will love this app! Download it today for free and you’ll be able to: • Join our program and begin earning rewards today. • Find a Hwy 55 that’s closest to your location. • Check out our menu. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Check in to let us know you’ve arrived – and get points for visits. • Get notifications from us announcing new menu items, special events, and more!

Screenshots

Tap Deck4 screens
Hwy 554 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Deck at 5.0 against Hwy 55's 3.5. Tap Deck also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hwy 55's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Deck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hwy 55 has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Deck ships an update every 18 months, Hwy 55 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tap Deck versus Hwy 55: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap DeckHwy 55
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews—12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB177 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason NeumeierPaytronix Systems Inc

Customer experience

Tap Deck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hwy 55

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral17.2%
Negative70.3%

Bugs and requests

Tap Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hwy 55

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App login issues (account not found/email already in use)
  • App doesn't recognize existing accounts after updates
  • Rewards points validation errors
  • Order system rejects valid orders with errors
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  • App doesn't show all locations
  • Scheduled order times are incorrect
  • Missing condiments, sauces, silverware, napkins
  • Incorrect items or toppings on orders
  • App doesn't register removed items
  • App doesn't work with new stores
  • App doesn't allow order cancellation for unfulfilled orders
  • App doesn't allow login with Facebook or Apple
  • Old points are lost due to app issues
  • App doesn't sync with store systems
  • App doesn't allow adding points for transactions
  • App doesn't show locations west of North Carolina
  • App doesn't allow customization of cheeseburgers (e.g., no cheese)
  • App doesn't allow ordering of certain items (e.g., onion rings as sides)
  • App doesn't reflect actual store availability
  • App doesn't allow order cancellation for unfulfilled orders
  • App doesn't allow login with Facebook or Apple
  • Old points are lost due to app issues
  • App doesn't sync with store systems
  • App doesn't allow adding points for transactions
  • App doesn't show locations west of North Carolina
  • App doesn't allow customization of cheeseburgers (e.g., no cheese)
  • App doesn't allow ordering of certain items (e.g., onion rings as sides)

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add combos to the app
  • Add shake and concrete options to the app
  • Make the app more user-friendly
  • Improve app workflow to match drive-thru experience
  • List all store locations in the app
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  • Fix app issues with new stores
  • Add all menu items and extras to the app
  • Add hamburgers as an option or allow 'no cheese' on cheeseburgers
  • Fix the app to allow onion rings as a side option
  • Improve customization for orders
  • Allow points to be added for current transactions
  • Fix issues with 'Sign In with Apple'
  • Ensure stores are notified of mobile orders
  • Improve app's ability to handle order customizations and removed items
  • Add a barcode scanner for points
  • Make the app more robust and viable

In-app purchases

None

Tap Deck

No in-app purchases

None

Hwy 55

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Deck free?
Tap Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hwy 55 free?
Hwy 55 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap Deck or Hwy 55?
Tap Deck is rated higher. Tap Deck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hwy 55 averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.
Do Tap Deck or Hwy 55 have ads?
Hwy 55 shows ads; Tap Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap Deck or Hwy 55?
Tap Deck ships an update every 18 months, and Hwy 55 every 7 months. Most recently, Tap Deck was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hwy 55 on November 3, 2026.

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