Lukes vs Kestr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lukes
Order and pay for your favorite beverages ahead of time at any participating location. Accumulate reward points with every transaction to unlock exclusive benefits.
- Order drinks in advance
- Pay for orders
- Earn reward points
- Locate participating venues
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Our app allows you to order and pay for drinks in advance at any of our locations. Earn reward points on every purchase.
Kestr
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Stop wandering and start discovering. Kestr is your ultimate dining and nightlife companion, turning your city into a live map of happy hours, food specials, and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a quiet wine bar with a sunset deal or a pub with live music and half-price wings, Kestr finds it first. Explore Your City, Live Kestr isn't just a directory—it’s a live, map-based pulse of your neighborhood. Interactive Map: Instantly see which nearby bars and restaurants have active specials right now. Live Entertainment: Find live bands, trivia nights, and DJ sets without scrolling through endless websites. Never Miss Out: Follow your favorite spots to receive "early bird" alerts for upcoming events and seasonal deals. Be Part of the Flock Kestr is built by people who love to go out. Join a social community of foodies and night owls: Log In & Check In: Share your favorite finds and see where the crowd is headed. Scan & Share: See a new happy hour board or a physical menu? Scan it with the Kestr camera to update the community and keep the map fresh. Curate Your Night: Save your "must-visit" spots and build a personalized directory of local gems. From the first sip of happy hour to the final encore of the night, Kestr ensures you always know where the best vibes are. Download Kestr today and find your next favorite spot. Terms of Use: https://kestr.studio014.com/terms By using Kestr, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). Privacy Policy: https://kestr.studio014.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lukes at none against Kestr's 3. Lukes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Kestr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Kestr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lukes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lukes ships an update every 3 months, Kestr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lukes | Kestr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Craver Solutions Inc. | Studio014 Inc. |
In-app purchases
Lukes
No in-app purchases
Kestr
- Standard$3.991 Month
- Group$6.991 Month
- Enterprise$9.991 Month
