Comparison

LCBO vs ParParty Runner

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

Head to head
About

LCBO

Shop a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wine, beer, and coolers. Browse thousands of products, scan items in-store for details, and order for pickup or delivery. Find product availability and save your favorites.

Highlights
  • Browse and shop thousands of products
  • In-store barcode scanner
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Check product availability
  • Favorite products and stores
  • Find store locations
Features
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The official LCBO app lets you browse and shop thousands of wine, beers & ciders, spirits, coolers and more! The LCBO app allows you to: • Browse and shop thousands of LCBO & Vintages products. • Scan products in-store using the app’s barcode scanner to get more info. • Order products to be picked up in-store or shipped directly to you. • Find up-to-date product availability in your favourite store or closest store. • Add products and stores to your favourite list for quick access. • Find a location.

About

ParParty Runner

Features
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Real-Time Golf Course Delivery for Staff ParParty Runner is the delivery app for golf course staff fulfilling on-course food and beverage orders placed through ParParty. When golfers scan a cart QR code and order from their phones, the order appears instantly in this app — complete with exact hole number and GPS location. No more circling the course. No more guessing where groups are. No radio confusion. How It Works • Receive orders in real time • View golfer’s current hole and GPS pin • Navigate directly to their location • Mark orders as accepted and delivered • Keep pace of play smooth and efficient Built for Speed Golf courses are dynamic environments. Groups move. Timing matters. ParParty Runner ensures: • Faster deliveries • Clear routing to the correct hole • Fewer missed golfers • Higher food and beverage revenue • Better guest experience Designed for Course Staff This app is intended for: • Cart attendants • Beverage cart drivers • Runners • Kitchen fulfillment staff You must be part of a participating golf course using ParParty to access orders. Key Features • Instant order notifications • Hole-based delivery routing • GPS pin for precise location • Order status tracking • Simple, clean interface for fast fulfillment ParParty Runner helps golf courses deliver faster, increase revenue, and improve the on-course experience without adding hardware or disrupting play. If your club uses ParParty, download the Runner app to begin fulfilling orders today.

Screenshots

LCBO4 screens
ParParty Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ParParty Runner at every 2 weeks against LCBO's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LCBO ships an update every 2 months, ParParty Runner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LCBO versus ParParty Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLCBOParParty Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiquor Control Board of OntarioNext Aura Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

None

LCBO

No in-app purchases

None

ParParty Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LCBO free?
LCBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParParty Runner free?
ParParty Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LCBO or ParParty Runner have ads?
Neither LCBO nor ParParty Runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LCBO or ParParty Runner?
LCBO ships an update every 2 months, and ParParty Runner every 2 weeks. Most recently, LCBO was updated on November 1, 2026 and ParParty Runner on October 31, 2026.

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