Comparison

Barney's Tavern vs Brandy Special

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

Head to head
About

Barney's Tavern

Features
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Enjoy live entertainment, for FREE, 7 nights a week at either Barney’s Beachfront which is only a short 10-minute drive from the Port Elizabeth airport, within walking distance of the prime hotels and casino or Barney’s Willow Road on Circular Drive. Offering a massive variety of tap and craft beers from around the world, the two Barney’s Tavern’s are favourites amongst locals and visitors alike. Whether it’s a night out with friends, relaxing sundowner at the beach, lunching with colleagues or catching the big game on the big screen, BARNEY’S TAVERN is home to Good Food, Good Fun & Great Value.

About

Brandy Special

Features
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Brandy Special helps you discover restaurant and pub specials in your area, powered by community-driven listings. Whether you’re looking for happy hour deals, food discounts, or seasonal promotions, Brandy Special makes it easy to find and share the best offers around you. Key Features: - Find Specials Near You: Search for restaurants and pubs using Google Maps integration. - Community-Driven Listings: View specials added by other users in your area. - Create Specials: Add new deals to keep the community informed. - Report & Verify: Report incorrect or outdated specials, and flag places with incorrect details. - Plan Your Outings: Discover new places and enjoy the best offers wherever you go. Take the guesswork out of going out — Brandy Special keeps you updated on the best deals in town.

Screenshots

Barney's Tavern4 screens
Brandy Special4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barney's Tavern at fortnightly against Brandy Special's every 5 weeks. 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

Barney's Tavern ships an update fortnightly, Brandy Special every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Barney's Tavern versus Brandy Special: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarney's TavernBrandy Special
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB99 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBiz Antidote Pty LtdBrandy Special (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Barney's Tavern

No in-app purchases

None

Brandy Special

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barney's Tavern free?
Barney's Tavern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brandy Special free?
Brandy Special is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barney's Tavern or Brandy Special have ads?
Neither Barney's Tavern nor Brandy Special shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barney's Tavern or Brandy Special?
Barney's Tavern ships an update fortnightly, and Brandy Special every 5 weeks. Most recently, Barney's Tavern was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brandy Special on October 28, 2026.

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