# Bar Pals vs PickyPlaces

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PickyPlaces at none against Bar Pals's 7. PickyPlaces also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Bar Pals's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bar Pals sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PickyPlaces asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bar Pals against 5.0 for PickyPlaces. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Bar Pals ships an update every 5 weeks, PickyPlaces every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Pals | PickyPlaces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-pals/id6468611219/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickyplaces/id6763200538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Event Tree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710283922) | [SETH ALEXANDER AUZENNE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895211892) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-pals/id6468611219)

Discover new cocktails, connect with bartenders, and share your experiences. Earn rewards by reviewing drinks and sharing recipes. Find hidden gems and get real-time alerts from your favorite mixologists.

**Highlights:** Cocktail discovery, Social networking for cocktail lovers, Recipe sharing, Virtual gifting and cash rewards, Personalized drink suggestions, Rate and review cocktails, Find local bartenders

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Bar Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Bar Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Bar Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Bar Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Bar Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Bar Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Bar Coins | $249.00 | one-time |


### PickyPlaces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickyplaces/id6763200538)

This app helps you decide where to eat by spinning a virtual roulette wheel of nearby restaurants. It offers smart filters, party mode for group decisions, and tracks your dining history. Easily order online or get directions to your chosen spot.

**Highlights:** Restaurant roulette wheel, Smart filters (fast food/sit-down), Party mode for group picks, Personal dining history tracking, Direct online ordering link, One-tap navigation integration, City dining history tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar Pals free?

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

### Is PickyPlaces free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bar Pals or PickyPlaces?

Bar Pals and PickyPlaces are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Bar Pals or PickyPlaces have ads?

Bar Pals shows ads; PickyPlaces does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bar Pals or PickyPlaces?

Bar Pals ships an update every 5 weeks, and PickyPlaces every 8 days. Most recently, Bar Pals was updated on October 2, 2026 and PickyPlaces on October 17, 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.*