# The Black Map vs PointMe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PointMe at 100% against The Black Map's 45%. PointMe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PointMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PointMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Black Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of PointMe's.

The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, PointMe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Black Map | PointMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointme-random-bar-compass/id6761635879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073) | [Olivier Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890563820) |

## What reviewers say

### The Black Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596)

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.

**Highlights:** Rate and review pubs, Explore recommended pubs, Find the best Guinness, Share detailed reviews and photos, Social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe | $14.99 | per year |


### PointMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointme-random-bar-compass/id6761635879)

This app eliminates decision fatigue for nights out by acting as a compass. Simply select a category like bar or cafe, tap the compass, and follow the arrow to the nearest destination. It also features a random mode to discover nearby points of interest.

**Highlights:** Real-time compass navigation, Category selection (Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, Liquor Store), Random destination discovery, Minimalist, clutter-free interface, Privacy-focused, no tracking, Group decision-making tie-breaker

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PointMe - Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Black Map free?

The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PointMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Black Map or PointMe?

PointMe is rated higher. The Black Map averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while PointMe averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do The Black Map or PointMe have ads?

The Black Map shows ads; PointMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Black Map or PointMe?

The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and PointMe every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Black Map was updated on October 14, 2026 and PointMe on October 9, 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.*