The Black Map vs The G Map
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
The G Map
Discover highly-rated Guinness pours worldwide with this app. Read detailed reviews, share your own experiences, and find the best spots for a perfect pint, no matter your location. Earn badges and compete on leaderboards.
- Search for Guinness by location
- Browse interactive map
- Read detailed user reviews
- Add locations and share photos
- Earn badges and compete on leaderboards
- Discover global Guinness spots
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Find the Best Guinness, Anywhere The G Map helps you discover exceptional pints of Guinness wherever you are. Browse thousands of authentic reviews, explore pubs around the world, create Barhops with friends, and help build the world's largest community-powered Guinness map. Features • Discover the highest-rated Guinness near you or anywhere you're travelling. • Explore an interactive map of pubs and bars serving Guinness. • Search by venue, town, city or country. • Read detailed reviews covering appearance, creaminess, mouthfeel and taste. • Add your own reviews, photos and new locations. • Create and share Barhops to plan your next Guinness crawl. • Like reviews from other users. • Earn badges and climb the global and country leaderboards. Always Free • Browse reviews without creating an account. • No advertisements. • No subscriptions or paywalls. • Fast, simple and easy to use. Built by Guinness Lovers Every review comes from real users who care about finding great Guinness. We actively remove AI-generated content to help keep reviews authentic, useful and trustworthy. Worldwide Community Whether you're in Dublin, New York, London, Melbourne or anywhere else, The G Map helps you discover and share the very best Guinness around the world. Note The G Map is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Guinness or Diageo plc. References to Guinness products are for identification and review purposes only. All ratings, reviews and photos are user-generated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The G Map at 100% against The Black Map's 45%. The G Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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. The G Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
The G Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Black Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of The G Map's.
The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, The G Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Black Map | The G Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Black Map LTD | Darren Carlin |
Customer experience
The Black Map
The G Map
In-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
The G Map
No in-app purchases
