Revs vs Basil and Bay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Revs
Discover exclusive offers, free drinks, and exciting news from a popular UK bar chain. Find event information, save your favorites, and get details about your local venue. Enjoy a vibrant social experience with unique content and special promotions.
- Exclusive app-only offers
- Free drinks and food
- News and boozy content
- Bar information
- Save favorite items
- Event and party details
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Night and day, food and drink, distraction or delight. Revolution is home to unexpected experiences, every single time. Serving up our famous cocktails, delicious food and incredible party nights across the UK. But hey, you already knew that, didn't ya?! Download the Revolution app and get... - Exclusive app-only offers - FREE drinks 'n' food (Yeah, baby!) - Cool stuff, news and boozy content - Everything you need to know about your fav bar (or bars!) - Your very own area to save stuff you love - Events and party info - More sass than you can shake a cocktail stirrer at Wanna find out what's going down at your local Revs - or book a table? Get the app, get involved, and make it 'appy hour ALL. DAY. LONG. Yaaaas!
Basil and Bay
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Welcome to Basil and Bay, where the vibrant flavors of India meet the bustling streets of Southampton. At Basil and Bay, we believe that every meal should be an experience to remember.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Revs at every 2 months against Basil and Bay's every 8 months. Basil and Bay's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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.
Revs ships an update every 2 months, Basil and Bay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Revs | Basil and Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (144 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 144 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Revel Collective PLC | Fusion Innovative Limited |
Bugs and requests
Revs
Reported bugs
7 issues- App menu items unresponsive/won't open
- Card payment declined repeatedly
- Apple Pay not functioning
- Verification email delivery issues with alias emails
- App incompatible with iPhone 6 despite stated compatibility
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- Forced location requests preventing order completion
- Excessive permission requests blocking app usage
Requested features
9 requests- Guest checkout option without account creation
- Ability to remove/customize ingredients on food items
- Display which items qualify for promotional deals
- Multiple favorite bar locations for frequent travelers
- iCloud Hide My Email support
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- Table service option
- Visible table numbers for order tracking
- Lunch specials availability on app
- Student discount application functionality
Basil and Bay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Revs
No in-app purchases
Basil and Bay
No in-app purchases
