Pub Collector vs The Plot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pub Collector
Discover and track new pubs to visit with a comprehensive list of venues. Add reviews and share your experiences to build a personal collection of visited locations.
- Pub finder map
- Collect visited pubs
- Track 61,783 venues
- Add reviews
- Discover new pubs
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Perfect for discovering and ticking off new pubs to visit, wherever you are. -Find new pubs to visit near you using our pub finder map. -Collect and keep track of pubs you have visited from our list of 61,783 venues. How many will you collect? -Add reviews and tell us about your experience. Pub Collector reminds you to please drink responsibly and to follow local guidelines whilst visiting pub.
The Plot
Discover authentic travel recommendations from friends and family, not just ads. Share your adventures with map-based plotting and uncover hidden gems through real traveler experiences worldwide. Compile posts into trip collections to showcase your entire journey.
- Trip Collections for complete journeys
- Location search for authentic experiences
- Community verified traveler content
- Interactive maps with experience overlays
- Privacy controls for profiles
- Global traveler community
- Photo sharing of travel moments
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Discover Your Next Adventure Through Your Friends' Travels Turn inspiration into your next trip with the ultimate travel discovery platform. Skip the sponsored posts and paid promotions — get real recommendations from friends, family, and travelers you actually trust. Share your adventures with map-based plotting, and uncover hidden gems through authentic experiences from real travelers around the world. Compile your posts into complete trip collections that showcase your full route — from the perfect sunset spot to the best local café. Discover the experiences, vibes, and hidden spots you won't find in a traditional guidebook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pub Collector at monthly against The Plot's every 6 months. Pub Collector also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). The Plot's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Pub Collector ships an update monthly, The Plot every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pub Collector | The Plot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shoreditch Design Studio Ltd | ThePlotLTD |
Customer experience
Pub Collector
The Plot
In-app purchases
Pub Collector
No in-app purchases
The Plot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pub Collector free?
Is The Plot free?
Do Pub Collector or The Plot have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pub Collector or The Plot?
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