The Black Map vs DeepDiveNY
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
DeepDiveNY
Discover affordable and authentic New York City bars beyond typical tourist spots. Find dive bars with specific amenities like pool tables, backyards, or kitchen facilities. Get the inside scoop on the vibe before you go.
- Discover affordable NYC bars
- Find dive bars with specific amenities
- Locate bars with pool tables and darts
- Identify bars with backyards and kitchens
- Guaranteed cheapest drink deals per neighborhood
- Personalized blurbs for bar vibes
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An NYC bar crawl doesn’t have to break the bank if you know where to go. Tired of $18 cocktails and bars that feel like tourist traps? Welcome to DeepDiveNY, the ultimate low-stakes navigation tool for the real New Yorker. Whether you’re looking for an $8 beer-and-shot deal or a gritty spot to play a round of pool, we’ll find you somewhere to go. Go Beyond the Tourist Map Most apps stop at Manhattan and the "trendy" parts of Williamsburg. We go deeper. With a curated database of 300+ bars across 20 neighborhoods, we take you into the heart of Queens, the far reaches of Brooklyn, and the hidden corners of Manhattan. Find Exactly What You Need Don't wander the streets looking for a vibe. Use our precision filters to find the perfect spot based on: Pool Tables & Darts: For when you're feeling competitive. Backyards: To soak up those rare NYC summer nights. Kitchens: Because sometimes you need a basket of fries with that lager. Beer/Shot Deals: We guarantee the cheapest drink in every neighborhood we cover. Features: 5 Nearby Bars Button: See every dive bar near you at a glance. The "Personal Blurb": Get the "inside scoop" on the vibe before you walk through the door. Reliable Data: No more guessing if a place has a backyard or a pool table. Download the DeepDiveNY app today and find your new favorite spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeepDiveNY at 100% against The Black Map's 45%. DeepDiveNY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. DeepDiveNY asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeepDiveNY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Black Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeepDiveNY's.
The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, DeepDiveNY every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Black Map | DeepDiveNY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Black Map LTD | Brian Dorey |
Customer experience
The Black Map
DeepDiveNY
In-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
DeepDiveNY
No in-app purchases








