GAIL's Bakery vs 1/2 Pint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GAIL's Bakery
Earn digital stamps with every purchase at participating bakeries. Collect stamps to redeem free bread, coffee, or barista-made drinks. Order ahead to skip the queue and browse the online shop.
- Digital stamp collection
- Earn free bread or drinks
- Order ahead for pickup
- Browse and shop online
- QR code scanning
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Introducing the GAIL's Loyalty App; perfect if you’re a regular of our bakeries. • Scan the app's QR code with every shop to receive a digital stamp. • If you spend more than £20, we'll give you an extra stamp. • Collect 9 stamps and enjoy a handcrafted loaf of bread, coffee or any barista-made drink on us. It's our little way of saying thank you. If you already know what you fancy, you can order ahead to skip the queue and have your favourites ready and waiting. The app also makes it easier to browse and shop online with GAIL’s.
1/2 Pint
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Be a part in building the biggest database of pubs because sometimes it means more than just the pint. Stay informed over 6 categories: Pint Price, Food, Beer Garden, Dart Board, Pool Table and Overall rating. Find out about the pubs nearby on maps. Search, Review, Rate and Add all in one app. More to come...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 1/2 Pint at every 4 days against GAIL's Bakery's monthly. GAIL's Bakery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). 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.
GAIL's Bakery ships an update monthly, 1/2 Pint every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GAIL's Bakery | 1/2 Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gail's | CJ COPYRIGHT LTD |
Bugs and requests
GAIL's Bakery
Reported bugs
8 issues- Tills aren't working
- The app is unable to download
- Stamps not Added
- Click and Collect not working
- Rewards disappear
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- Verification failure
- App not usable with no internet connection
- Stamps don't record
Requested features
3 requests- Add loyalty QR Code to Apple Wallet
- Option for honey or syrup
- Order history on the app
1/2 Pint
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GAIL's Bakery
No in-app purchases
1/2 Pint
No in-app purchases
