The Black Map vs Ideal Inventory Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Ideal Inventory Mobile
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Elevate your bar or restaurant’s operations with our powerful liquor and beverage inventory app! Seamlessly manage your stock right from your mobile device—track quantities, update your item barcodes, and easily monitor your entire beverage lineup. Our intuitive interface is designed to save you time and reduce errors, making inventory management quick and hassle-free. Take advantage of multiple built-in camera scan modes for lightning-fast and accurate bottle scanning, whether you’re counting cases, single bottles, or partials. All your inventory data syncs with the cloud in real time, ensuring your team always has access to the latest information no matter where they are. Experience the convenience and control you need to keep your business running smoothly—try our app and see the difference for yourself!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ideal Inventory Mobile at none against The Black Map's 2. Ideal Inventory Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ideal Inventory Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Ideal Inventory Mobile every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Black Map | Ideal Inventory Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Black Map LTD | Ideal Inventory Inc. |
In-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
Ideal Inventory Mobile
No in-app purchases
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