Comparison

Revs vs MugDeck

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Exclusive app-only offers
  • Free drinks and food
  • News and boozy content
  • Bar information
  • Save favorite items
  • Event and party details
Features
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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!

About

MugDeck

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Discover your next favourite drink with MugDeck. From your first coffee of the morning to a comforting evening hot chocolate, MugDeck helps you find something delicious to make at home. Explore more than 700 drink recipes, discover new combinations and keep your favourites close at hand. YOUR NEXT DRINK, DEALT Let MugDeck deal you a selection of drinks to explore. Keep the ones that catch your eye, replace individual suggestions or deal a completely new deck when you fancy something different. SOMETHING FOR EVERY MOOD Explore eight drink categories: • Coffee • Tea & Chai • Matcha • Herbal & Infusions • Hot Chocolate • Hot Fruit Drinks • Iced Drinks • Velvetizer Whether you want a familiar favourite, a refreshing iced drink or an indulgent chocolate treat, there’s plenty to discover. FIND DRINKS THAT SUIT YOU Personalise your selection with caffeine preferences and dairy-free and nut filters. Choose caffeinated, low-caffeine or caffeine-free options to suit your day. MAKE IT WITH CONFIDENCE Each recipe includes ingredients, step-by-step instructions and preparation time. Recipes start with one serving, and you can adjust the serving count when making drinks for others. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Found a drink you love? Tap the heart to save it and return to it whenever the craving strikes. EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE Browse the full recipe collection or let your next deck introduce you to something new. MugDeck makes choosing what to drink part of the enjoyment. MUGDECK PREMIUM Start with a 7-day free trial, then £2.99 per month in the UK. Your subscription unlocks the MugDeck experience and its recipe collection. The free trial is available to eligible new subscribers. Prices may vary by country and are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of an applicable free trial. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current trial or billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION Always check ingredient packaging and preparation conditions for allergens. Dietary filters are a guide and do not guarantee the absence of allergens or cross-contamination. Caffeine content varies by ingredient, brand and preparation method. MugDeck is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hotel Chocolat or other brands mentioned in recipes. Privacy Policy: https://dinnerdeckapp.com/mugdeck/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Revs4 screens
MugDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Revs at none against MugDeck's 1. MugDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MugDeck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Revs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Revs ships an update every 2 months, MugDeck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Revs versus MugDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevsMugDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Revel Collective PLCRicky Francis

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

MugDeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Revs

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MugDeck

Subscriptions1
  • MugDeck Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Revs free?
Revs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MugDeck free?
MugDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Revs or MugDeck have ads?
Neither Revs nor MugDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Revs or MugDeck?
Revs ships an update every 2 months, and MugDeck every 3 days. Most recently, Revs was updated on November 3, 2026 and MugDeck on October 31, 2026.

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