Comparison

The Black Map vs Find Stout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Find Stout

Features
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Find Stout is your ultimate global companion for discovering and evaluating Guinness Draught near you. Key Features: • Interactive Outlet Map: Find local pubs and venues with live pint status. • Community Ratings: View crowd ratings, head quality reviews, and pour scores. • Price & Currency Estimator: Check draft beer prices converted to your local currency. • Live Opening Status: See venue open/closed hours automatically calculated for local timezones. • Guinness Harp Guide Badges: Discover top-rated venues awarded for pour excellence.

Screenshots

The Black Map4 screens
Find Stout3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Find Stout at none against The Black Map's 2. Find Stout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Find Stout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Find Stout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Black Map versus Find Stout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Black MapFind Stout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB110 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Black Map LTDMok Yii Chek

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Black Map

Subscriptions2
  • Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Find Stout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Black Map free?
The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Stout free?
Find Stout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Black Map or Find Stout have ads?
The Black Map shows ads; Find Stout does not.
Which is updated more often, The Black Map or Find Stout?
The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Find Stout weekly. Most recently, The Black Map was updated on October 30, 2026 and Find Stout on October 25, 2026.

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