Brewby vs TapTrail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brewby
Discover breweries in your vicinity with this app. Filter results by current operating hours or any time. Access brewery contact information and navigation with ease.
- View nearby breweries
- Filter by open now
- Check brewery hours
- Call breweries
- Get directions
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View nearby breweries. Filter by open now or any time. Quickly view a brewery's hours and easily call or get directions.
TapTrail
Discover craft breweries with an interactive map, view current tap lists, and check in to collect digital stickers. Get notified when you're near a brewery and share your explorations with friends.
- Interactive brewery map
- Real-time tap lists
- Digital sticker collection
- Brewery check-ins and badges
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Verified reviews
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TapTrail is the easiest way to discover craft breweries near you and keep track of every one you visit. Find taprooms wherever you go. Browse a live map of thousands of breweries, see what's nearby, and check in when you arrive. Whether you're exploring your hometown scene or traveling, TapTrail helps you find your next pour. Check in and build your trail. Every visit gets logged so you can look back on everywhere you've been. Earn badges as you explore new spots and rack up check-ins. Follow the feed. See where other beer lovers are checking in, what they're drinking, and which taprooms are worth the trip. Get rewarded. Participating breweries offer rewards you can redeem right in the app when you check in. Never miss an event. Get notified about tap takeovers, releases, and events at breweries near you. Whether you're a casual fan or a serious craft beer explorer, TapTrail turns every brewery visit into part of your story.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brewby at 5.0 against TapTrail's 4.0. TapTrail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Brewby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
Brewby ships an update every 3 months, TapTrail every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewby | TapTrail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chris Scott | EUGENE EARL CAIN |
Customer experience
Brewby
TapTrail
In-app purchases
Brewby
No in-app purchases
TapTrail
No in-app purchases
