# The Black Map vs Lactoo

The clearest difference is rating: Lactoo at 5.0 against The Black Map's 4.4. Lactoo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Black Map's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lactoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Black Map has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Lactoo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Black Map | Lactoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lactoo/id6797651369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073) | [Thomas Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814441375) |

## 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 |


### Lactoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lactoo/id6797651369)

This app assists travelers with dairy restrictions by providing local phrases, identifying dishes with dairy, and scanning ingredient labels. It personalizes information based on your specific dairy tolerance and offers helpful widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Local dairy phrases for restaurants, Phonetic help and explanations, Country-specific dish guidance, On-device ingredient label scanning, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Personalized dairy sensitivity settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Black Map free?

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

### Is Lactoo free?

Lactoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Lactoo is rated higher. The Black Map averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Lactoo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

The Black Map shows ads; Lactoo does not.

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

The Black Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lactoo every 9 days. Most recently, The Black Map was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lactoo on November 6, 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.*