Comparison

HopSpin vs The Gridiron

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HopSpin

Discover breweries, events, and specials near you or in any location. Explore taprooms on a map, plan your visits with detailed profiles, and view upcoming events and specials. Features interactive 3D beer label renderings and powerful search tools.

Highlights
  • Brewery discovery by location
  • Event and specials listings
  • Interactive 3D beer label renderings
  • Powerful search and filtering
  • Bookmark favorite breweries
  • Detailed brewery profiles
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Discover what’s pouring near you and beyond with HopSpin, the brewery companion built for craft beer enthusiasts. Use your iPhone’s location, or enter any Zip Code, to quickly find breweries whether you’re at home, on the road, or planning a future trip. Browse taprooms on a map, see where you are in relation to nearby spots, and jump straight into the ones that catch your eye. Stay ahead of what’s happening with events and specials that run from today into the weeks and months to come. Use calendars and date-based lists to see what’s coming up, then sort and filter results by state, date, or other details to build the perfect night out or brewery weekend well in advance. Each brewery profile lets you dive into brewery-focused details whenever you’re curious, including their specific events, specials, beer library and why you might want to visit. Go far beyond static craft beverage photos with HopSpin’s exclusive and authentic 3D label artwork renderings for partner breweries; which allow you to spin, zoom, and inspect them from every angle. Line beverages up on a virtual shelf, get a feel for the branding, and find the next can or bottle you want to track down in real life. Powerful search, sorting, and filtering tools keep everything easy to find. Type a few keywords to search breweries, events, specials, and beers, then refine results with ordered lists and tailored filters so you only see what matters to you. When you find something you like, use a bookmark so it’s just a tap away the next time you open HopSpin. Whether you’re discovering a new local brewery or mapping out a destination brewery tour, HopSpin helps you plan, explore, and enjoy the craft beer world. I’m just getting started with HopSpin, and I’d love to hear your feedback so that it helps me to shape future releases. Thank you!

About

The Gridiron

Discover a vibrant restaurant bar with delicious burgers and exclusive college football memorabilia. Earn loyalty points, enjoy dine-in, pickup, or delivery options, and stay connected with a user-friendly mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Flavorful burger selection
  • Loyalty program for points
  • Exclusive college football memorabilia
  • Dine-in, pickup, and delivery
  • User-friendly mobile app
  • Community engagement
Features
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Experience the ultimate dining adventure at our vibrant restaurant bar. Every burger is a flavor-packed journey. Join our loyalty program to earn points for exclusive college football memorabilia. Dine in, pick up, or get delivery – our excellence shines through. Stay updated with our user-friendly mobile app. Join our community for cherished memories.

Screenshots

HopSpin4 screens
The Gridiron3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HopSpin at every 9 days against The Gridiron's every 5 weeks. The Gridiron's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HopSpin against 5.0 for The Gridiron. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HopSpin ships an update every 9 days, The Gridiron every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HopSpin versus The Gridiron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopSpinThe Gridiron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHopSpinCraver Solutions Inc.

Customer experience

HopSpin

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Gridiron

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HopSpin

No in-app purchases

None

The Gridiron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HopSpin free?
HopSpin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Gridiron free?
The Gridiron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HopSpin or The Gridiron?
The Gridiron is rated higher. HopSpin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Gridiron averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do HopSpin or The Gridiron have ads?
Neither HopSpin nor The Gridiron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HopSpin or The Gridiron?
HopSpin ships an update every 9 days, and The Gridiron every 5 weeks. Most recently, HopSpin was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Gridiron on October 20, 2026.

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