Castle Rock vs Barometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Castle Rock
Earn points for every purchase at participating pubs and redeem them for discounts on your bill. Access exclusive app-only offers and enhance your pub experience across multiple locations.
- Earn points on purchases
- Redeem points for bill discounts
- Access exclusive app-only offers
- Collect points across 17 locations
- Enhance pub experiences
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The Castle Rock app has landed. Sign up, check in, and start earning points to redeem as money off your bill. Not only does the app mean you can collect points in all 17 of our managed houses in Nottinghamshire and beyond, it will also give you access to ever-changing, exclusive app-only offers. Whether you're in a city-centre craft beer bar or the village local, each Castle Rock pub is as unique as the next and our app will help make sure you get the best experience possible in each of them. Why ever not?
Barometer
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Barometer helps you find the perfect pub before you leave the house. See real drink prices, crowd type, music, sports screens, and what's on tonight โ all on a live map of 4,900+ pubs across Greater London. FIND YOUR PUB Browse pubs on an interactive map. Tap any pin to see drink prices, tonight's events, opening hours, and the vibe โ all at a glance. REAL PRICES, NO SURPRISES See what a pint actually costs before you walk in. Prices are set and verified by pub owners directly. If something looks wrong, you can flag a dispute and we'll get it corrected. The more pubs that claim their listing and keep prices updated, the better Barometer gets for everyone โ so if your local isn't on there yet, let them know. FILTER FOR EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT Looking for somewhere showing the match? A quiet spot with outdoor seating? A late-night venue with live music? Use advanced filters to find pubs by sport, music type, crowd, outdoor seating, and drink price. WHAT'S ON TONIGHT The What's On tab shows events, live music, quiz nights, and specials happening near you โ today, this week, or over the weekend. FAVOURITE DRINKS Set your favourite drinks once and every pub instantly shows you whether they stock them and what they cost. FOR PUB OWNERS Claim your listing at barometer.org.uk to manage your prices, post events, and make sure your pub stands out. It's free during the London launch. FREE, NO ADS, NO NONSENSE Barometer is completely free with no advertising. 4,900+ pubs. Greater London. Free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Castle Rock at 17.6 against Barometer's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Castle Rock | Barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tynemill Limited | Adi Timblo |
In-app purchases
Castle Rock
No in-app purchases
Barometer
No in-app purchases









