PubHead vs pubmates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PubHead
Find new pubs, earn points for visits, and compete with friends. Discover local spots or plan trips by searching for towns and cities. Collect favorite pubs and share stickers with your social circle.
- Discover local pubs
- Check-in and earn points
- Rate and post photos
- Favorite pubs
- Connect with friends
- Leaderboards
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PubHead helps you discover new pubs in your area, earn points when you visit and compete with your friends. Start discovering pubs and climb the leaderboards today! Key Features: • Discover new pubs in your local area, or search for a town or city to easily plan for an upcoming trip! • Check-in to pubs you visit to build a collection of your favourite pubs and earn pint points! Earn additional points for rating and posting photos at the pubs you visit. • Favourite the best pubs you discover so you never forget them! Easily see your visited and favourite pubs on the map. • Connect with friends to share pub stickers you've earned, discover new pubs together and compete for pint points! • Leaderboards allow you to compete with fellow PubHead’s in your local area, globally or even between your friend group! Love PubHead? Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pubheadapp Instagram: https://instagram.com/pubheadapp Facebook: https://facebook.com/pubheadapp Please drink responsibly. For help and support, please visit: https://www.pubhead.com/support Legal: https://www.pubhead.com/legals
pubmates
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pubmates is the ultimate app for pub lovers. Discover pubs nearby, see what's on, check in, and share the experience with friends. DISCOVER PUBS Browse pubs near you on an interactive map or list view. See ratings, amenities, opening hours, and photos. Find exactly what you're looking for — whether it's a dog-friendly local with live sport or a craft beer spot with outdoor seating. CHECK IN & SHARE Check in at pubs and let your friends know where you are. Add a rating and a note about your visit. Share your check-ins and build your pub history. STORIES Share photos from your night out with 24-hour stories. Tag the pub, mention friends, and give cheers to each other's posts. PUB CRAWLS Plan pub crawls with walking routes between stops. Invite friends to join live sessions and track your progress together. WHAT'S ON See live events, sports screenings, and featured pubs near you. Never miss a big game or a great night out. SOCIAL Follow friends, see their check-ins in your feed, and discover new pubs through the people you trust. FAVOURITES Save your favourite pubs for quick access. Build your own personal pub guide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: pubmates at every 6 days against PubHead's every 6 months. PubHead's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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.
PubHead ships an update every 6 months, pubmates every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubHead | pubmates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Legacy IT Consultants Limited | Bruno Silva |
In-app purchases
PubHead
No in-app purchases
pubmates
No in-app purchases
