Apollo ID vs The NYC Plug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apollo ID
Manage your digital identity for venues and events. Purchase food, drinks, tickets, and memberships directly from your device. Earn rewards for your loyalty and streamline your experience.
- Digital passport for venues
- Event ticket management
- In-app purchases for food and drinks
- Membership management
- Loyalty rewards program
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Apollo ID is your digital passport & wallet to your favorite venues and events. You can purchase drinks, food, bottles, memberships, tickets etc. at your fingertips and always be rewarded for your patronage.
The NYC Plug
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The NYC Plug is the easy way for adults 21+ to find legal, licensed cannabis dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every listing comes from official New York State licensing data. No gray-market shops, no guesswork: every dispensary you see is licensed. FIND SHOPS NEAR YOU • Live map of licensed dispensaries across NYC and NY State • See what's within 5 miles of you, with one-tap directions • Works across New York, plus nearby NJ, CT, and PA border areas SEE MORE THAN JUST SHOPS • Deals: shops running live offers stand out on the map • Events: dispensary popups and happenings near you, with dates • Sister spots: partner businesses worth a stop nearby • Munchies: ice cream, donuts, and pizza close to your shop KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real reviews, ratings, and photos from the community • Hours, contact info, and license details on every profile • Verified badge for owner-managed shops OWN A DISPENSARY? Claim your free profile at nycplug.net to manage your info, post deals and events, and reply to reviews. Free forever, no fees or commissions. The NYC Plug is an independent, informational directory for adults 21+. We do not sell or deliver cannabis. Listings are sourced from New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) data; always verify licenses with official sources. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The NYC Plug at none against Apollo ID's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Apollo ID ships an update fortnightly, The NYC Plug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo ID | The NYC Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apollo Technology Platform, Incorporated | Dashible |
Bugs and requests
Apollo ID
Reported bugs
11 issues- App doesn't work as advertised
- Sign-up flow gets messed up
- Login doesn't work
- SMS verification fails
- Manual login crashes
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- Servers can't handle traffic
- App crashes
- App won't load
- Rejected RSVP
- Bouncers hired by app were aggressive
- One venue not able to purchase via app
Requested features
7 requests- Android support for Apple Pay
- More reliable servers to handle traffic
- Waiting queue for presales
- Clearer information for presales
- Improved login process
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- Better association of phone numbers with accounts
- Fix sign-up flow issues
The NYC Plug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo ID
No in-app purchases
The NYC Plug
No in-app purchases
