Dojo vs McMullen’s Pubs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dojo
Discover and book dining experiences at partner restaurants. Secure last-minute tables, join virtual queues from afar, or plan special occasions up to a year in advance. Find great places to eat, even during peak times.
- Instant last-minute table bookings
- Virtual queuing up to 5km away
- Book special occasions up to a year ahead
- Real-time table availability
- Message restaurants while waiting
- Manage bookings in-app
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At Dojo, we work with our partner restaurants to bring you great dining experiences, when you want them. Grab an instant table to eat now, jump in the virtual queue and have a drink while we queue for you, or immerse yourself and book a place for that special occasion. Restaurants trust Dojo to facilitate amazing experiences. We drop more great places daily, so you're sure to find something you love. Features - Grab last-minute tables instantly - Queue virtually from up to 5km away - Book ahead and plan special occasions Feeling hungry now? You'll see the places nearby when you launch the app, and booking an available table is a couple of taps away. Restaurants offer last-minute tables, even at peak times. We've optimised the app to show you real-time availability, so grab your slot before somebody else does. Head over to the restaurant, who'll be expecting you, then take a seat and have a great time! Don't feel like queuing around the corner? For those extra-special, super-popular places, we offer virtual queuing. Join the queue and we'll send you real-time updates on your position and how long the wait is going to be. Then, you're free to find something better to do with your time. You can message the restaurant while you wait, and they'll notify you when your table is nearly ready. When you join Dojo, you'll be able to join the queue from 2km away. The more you show-up you'll unlock a greater range - up to 5km! Planning something special, or just like to be organised? Through Dojo, you can book up to a year in advance(1). This is great for those who like to plan ahead, and key to securing the perfect spot for a grand occasion. You can make a booking at restaurants for larger party sizes, with the entire experience handled directly in the app, including booking deposits, all powered by Dojo. Of course, you can amend or cancel your booking at any time, all through the app. Got a question or need some support? At Dojo we provide the very best in customer care. Chat with us directly in the app, drop us an email at [support@dojo.app](mailto:support@dojo.app), or find us on Twitter and Instagram. Our customer support team is available {8am until 8pm every day} to help you with anything from minor questions to event planning emergencies. You're in good hands. Want to keep your personal data safe? We've made data security our highest concern, and it's your right to have your data protected and accessible. Find all the details in our Privacy Policy; https://dojo.app/legal/privacy/, or contact our customer support team if you have any doubts or questions. (1) Each of our partner restaurants decides how long in advance they'd like to take bookings - some have no limit, others like to keep it spontaneous and fresh.
McMullen’s Pubs
Order food and drinks directly from your table at participating pubs. Browse menus, place your order, and pay your bill seamlessly without leaving your seat, ensuring a safe and convenient pub experience.
- View menus
- Order food and drinks
- Pay bill from table
- Skip bar queue
- Safe pub experience
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Avoid the queue at the bar and enjoy your local McMullen pub safely with our order and pay app! Our app allows you to view all of our menus easily, order your food and drink and pay your bill without having to leave the comfort of your seat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dojo at every 4 weeks against McMullen’s Pubs's every 7 months. Dojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (58% vs 46%). McMullen’s Pubs's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 213 and 431 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Dojo's written reviews are positive against 46% of McMullen’s Pubs's.
Dojo ships an update every 4 weeks, McMullen’s Pubs every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dojo | McMullen’s Pubs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (213 ratings) — better | 4.5 (431 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better | 46.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 213 | 431 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PaymentSense | MCMULLEN'S OF HERTFORD LIMITED |
Customer experience
Dojo
McMullen’s Pubs
User reviews
Dojo
From 213 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Virtual queuing saves time and eliminates waiting in line
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy booking process
- 💡 Innovative solution for restaurant reservations
- 🎯 Convenient remote check-in from nearby locations
- 📱 Seamless notifications when table is ready
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Outdated restaurant listings and closed venues
- ⏱️ Inaccurate wait time estimates
- 🔐 Login and authentication problems
- 📍 GPS location verification too strict (2km requirement)
McMullen’s Pubs
From 431 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and welcoming staff
- 🍔 Delicious food and quality drinks
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface (when working)
- 🎵 Great atmosphere with live music
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly venue with play areas
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes and hangs
- 📡 Poor WiFi connectivity in venues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔐 Problematic 2FA authentication system
- 💳 Payment processing issues (card entry, Amex not accepted)
Bugs and requests
Dojo
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login fails with conflicting error messages (account exists/doesn't exist)
- Forgotten password link not sending
- App hangs and becomes unresponsive
- Cannot click on phone number field during signup
- Password reset loop issues
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- App crashes when selecting restaurants
- Queue position updates incorrectly
- Location verification too sensitive indoors
- Text notifications only (no in-app notifications)
- Booking deposits deleted without proper explanation
- Restaurant availability showing closed venues
- Wait time discrepancies between app and actual wait
Requested features
10 requests- Apple Sign-In integration
- iOS Keychain password integration
- Clear wait time estimates in minutes/hours
- In-app messaging system instead of text notifications
- Real-time queue position tracking
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- Expanded restaurant listings
- Better GPS accuracy tolerance
- Improved customer support channels
- More cuisine variety (Palestinian cuisine mentioned)
- Ability to report closed/inaccurate venues
McMullen’s Pubs
Reported bugs
10 issues- Guest checkout hangs and fails to complete
- Manual credit card entry throws errors
- Card scan feature non-functional
- 2FA verification codes arrive too slowly
- App only shows drinks menu, not food menu
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- Menu shows items as unavailable to order
- App fails to load or responds very slowly
- WiFi connectivity causes app timeouts
- Password setup and account creation issues
- App freezes after requesting code resend
Requested features
10 requests- Option to remove ingredients from meals
- Ability to order glasses of wine (not just bottles)
- Custom requests/notes field for orders
- Web-based ordering alternative to app
- SMS and WhatsApp 2FA options
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- Support for more payment methods (Amex)
- Traditional table service option
- Faster email verification codes for 2FA
- Remove ice and fruit customization options
- Better WiFi infrastructure in venues
In-app purchases
Dojo
No in-app purchases
McMullen’s Pubs
No in-app purchases







