# Untappd vs Beer Active

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beer Active at none against Untappd's 2. Beer Active also leads on ads (none vs shown). Untappd's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (217K vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Untappd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Beer Active asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Untappd against 5.0 for Beer Active. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Untappd has 217K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Untappd ships an update every 2 weeks, Beer Active every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Untappd | Beer Active |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untappd-beer-wine-and-spirits/id449141888/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-active/id6446050647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Untappd, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/449141891) | [Michele Acuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657827691) |

## What reviewers say

### Untappd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untappd-beer-wine-and-spirits/id449141888)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and track millions of beers, wines, and spirits with ratings and reviews from a global community. Find new favorites, log your drinks with notes and photos, and connect with friends to see what they're enjoying.

**Highlights:** Discover new drinks with ratings and reviews, Scan barcodes for instant drink information, View live menus from local venues, Track your drinking history with notes and photos, Connect with friends and share drink experiences, Earn badges for exploring new drinks and places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Untappd Supporter - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Untappd Supporter - Yearly | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍻 Great way to track and discover new beers
- 🔍 Helpful for finding local beer venues and menus
- 👥 Allows connecting with friends and sharing beer experiences
- 📚 Comprehensive database of beers and breweries
- 📊 Useful statistics and metrics for beer enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficulty connecting with friends and finding user profiles
- 🔤 Limited character count for tasting notes
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🗺️ Lack of offline functionality for logging beers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location detection and venue updates
- Occasional issues with photo uploads and check-in submissions
- Glitches when navigating between app screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit check-ins and ratings after the fact
- More granular location-based features (e.g. regional badges)
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with other social networks beyond Twitter/Facebook
- Offline mode for logging beers without internet connection


### Beer Active

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-active/id6446050647)

This app tracks your daily activity, including calories burned and steps taken, by reading data from your Apple Health app. It notifies you when you've earned a virtual beer based on your activity levels. You can view your stats anytime by opening the app.

**Highlights:** Reads Apple Health data, Tracks active calories burned, Tracks resting calories, Tracks steps taken, Background activity monitoring, Earn virtual beer rewards, Activity stats viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Untappd free?

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

### Is Beer Active free?

Beer Active is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Untappd or Beer Active?

Beer Active is rated higher. Untappd averages 4.9 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Beer Active averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Untappd or Beer Active have ads?

Untappd shows ads; Beer Active does not.

### Which is updated more often, Untappd or Beer Active?

Untappd ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beer Active every 9 months. Most recently, Untappd was updated on November 12, 2026 and Beer Active on November 3, 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.*