LCBO vs ParParty Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ParParty Runner
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | LCBO | ParParty Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liquor Control Board of Ontario | Next Aura Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
LCBO
No in-app purchases
ParParty Runner
No in-app purchases









