Pinter App vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pinter App
This app helps you brew fresh beer at home. It provides brewing step reminders, direct access to order brewing supplies, and guided instructions. Get support instantly through live chat.
- Brewing step reminders
- In-app calendar
- Order Fresh Presses
- Guided brewing instructions
- Live chat support
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Tap into a world of Fresh Beer! Get the most out of brewing with your Pinter. Use our in-app calendar to easily keep track of your Pinter(s): get handy notifications reminding you when to move on to the next step of brewing. Shop the website directly from the app to order Fresh Presses in just a few taps. Intuitive app-based instructions guide you through every step. Instant access to live chat and customer support exactly when you need it.
The Black Map
Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.
- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features
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Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features! Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinter App at none against The Black Map's 2. Pinter App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 45%). The Black Map's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pinter App asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Black Map holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinter App has 316 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Pinter App's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Black Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pinter App ships an update monthly, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinter App | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (316 ratings) | 4.5 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 316 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co LTD | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
Pinter App
The Black Map
Bugs and requests
Pinter App
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not recognizing existing accounts
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Unreliable push notifications
- Inability to edit brew timeline
- Outdated content and instructions
Requested features
5 requests- Better calendar integration
- Improved push notifications
- More customization options
- Seamless website-app integration
- Clearer brewing instructions
The Black Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pinter App
No in-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
