Butcombe vs Old Exeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Butcombe
Access exclusive facilities, rewards, and benefits at participating pubs. Earn points, book tables, and discover the latest offers. Order meals and drinks directly from your table and learn about the brewery.
- Earn rewards and benefits
- Book tables at participating pubs
- Discover latest offers
- Order meals and drinks from table
- Learn about the brewery
- Purchase gift cards
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You will have access to exclusive facilities, rewards and benefits when you use the Butcombe app. Earn rewards, book tables and get the latest offers in all participating pubs. Find out about the brewery, purchase gift cards and for selected outlets book overnight stays or order your meal and drinks whilst sat at your table – no need to move! We would love to have you onboard!
Old Exeter
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Step inside history and hospitality with the Old Exeter Inn app — your personal companion to one of the world’s oldest inns, nestled in the heart of Ashburton, Devon. Whether you’re a local regular or a first-time visitor, the app lets you: • Earn and redeem loyalty rewards • Pre-order food and drinks for quick collection • Get exclusive offers and updates directly from the Inn • View menus, opening times, and special events • Connect with us easily via direct call or website links Powered by LoyLap, the Old Exeter Inn app enhances your experience with seamless digital features — while preserving the charm and tradition that makes the Inn truly special.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Butcombe at every 2 months against Old Exeter's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Butcombe ships an update every 2 months, Old Exeter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Butcombe | Old Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Butcombe Brewery Limited | Smart Points Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Butcombe
Reported bugs
19 issues- App repeatedly defaults screen brightness to 100%
- App crashes when trying to pay with card
- App exits/shuts down when trying to register loyalty card
- Required fields faulty during sign-up
- App menu text is unreadable in light mode
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- App does not save user details
- Autofill does not work on iPhone
- QR code payment system is hopeless on latest iPhone
- App does not offer menu or loyalty membership access
- App does not remember user details for bookings
- App does not update with new venues
- App crashes occasionally
- App does not allow loyalty card registration
- App does not work with Apple Pay
- App does not allow card details stored in Keychain
- App doesn't allow redemption of points
- App is complicated and doesn't do autofill
- App doesn't recognize loyalty card details
- App doesn't recognize card on camera feature
Requested features
13 requests- Accept Apple Pay for QR code payments
- Allow autofill from saved card details
- Improve app navigation
- Remember user details for bookings
- Allow editing or cancelling bookings online
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- Add a bar snacks menu
- Allow redemption of loyalty points through the app
- Add option to order at the bar
- Improve visibility of new venues
- Add loyalty transactions history
- Allow ordering basic items like tea/coffee
- Provide option to order with a server
- Make app menu text readable in light mode
Old Exeter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Butcombe
No in-app purchases
Old Exeter
No in-app purchases
