# Pubpoints vs Ludo Bars

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ludo Bars at none against Pubpoints's 1. Ludo Bars also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and device support. Pubpoints's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pubpoints sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Ludo Bars asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pubpoints against 5.0 for Ludo Bars. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

Pubpoints ships an update every 5 months, Ludo Bars every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pubpoints | Ludo Bars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpoints/id1581282408/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-bars/id1666773888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pubpoints LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581282410) | [Ludo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666773890) |

## What reviewers say

### Pubpoints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpoints/id1581282408)

Discover and share local restaurants and bars while earning reward points for exclusive benefits like free drinks. Navigate to your favorite spots with integrated directions and view venue hours.

**Highlights:** Discover local restaurants and bars, Earn reward points on purchases, Redeem points for free drinks, Navigate to venues, View venue hours, Share new experiences

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Rewards Membership | $9.99 | per month |


### Ludo Bars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-bars/id1666773888)

Discover what's happening at nearby bars and plan your nights out. Connect with friends and find out what events are happening this weekend, making it easier to decide where to go.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby bars, Find out what's happening, See weekend events, Connect with friends, Streamline bar-patron connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pubpoints free?

Pubpoints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ludo Bars free?

Ludo Bars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pubpoints or Ludo Bars?

Pubpoints and Ludo Bars are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Which is updated more often, Pubpoints or Ludo Bars?

Pubpoints ships an update every 5 months, and Ludo Bars every 9 days. Most recently, Pubpoints was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ludo Bars on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*