5 OClock vs Kestr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5 OClock
Discover the best happy hour deals and dining spots in your city. Earn rewards for leaving reviews and interacting with friends. Find your next favorite place to eat and drink with comprehensive local guides.
- Happy hour deal discovery
- Restaurant recommendations
- User reviews and interaction
- Reward system for engagement
- Local dining guides
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Whether you’re a foodie, social butterfly, nomad or just someone who needs some guidance on where to go grab a bite or the perfect Happy Hour – we’ve got you covered! Our comprehensive app covers everything you need to make a decision on where to go in your city. Oh yeah, you can also unlock rewards to be redeemed at your favourite locations just for leaving reviews and interacting with your friends.
Kestr
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Stop wandering and start discovering. Kestr is your ultimate dining and nightlife companion, turning your city into a live map of happy hours, food specials, and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a quiet wine bar with a sunset deal or a pub with live music and half-price wings, Kestr finds it first. Explore Your City, Live Kestr isn't just a directory—it’s a live, map-based pulse of your neighborhood. Interactive Map: Instantly see which nearby bars and restaurants have active specials right now. Live Entertainment: Find live bands, trivia nights, and DJ sets without scrolling through endless websites. Never Miss Out: Follow your favorite spots to receive "early bird" alerts for upcoming events and seasonal deals. Be Part of the Flock Kestr is built by people who love to go out. Join a social community of foodies and night owls: Log In & Check In: Share your favorite finds and see where the crowd is headed. Scan & Share: See a new happy hour board or a physical menu? Scan it with the Kestr camera to update the community and keep the map fresh. Curate Your Night: Save your "must-visit" spots and build a personalized directory of local gems. From the first sip of happy hour to the final encore of the night, Kestr ensures you always know where the best vibes are. Download Kestr today and find your next favorite spot. Terms of Use: https://kestr.studio014.com/terms By using Kestr, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). Privacy Policy: https://kestr.studio014.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 OClock at none against Kestr's 3. 5 OClock also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Kestr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 5 OClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
5 OClock ships an update every 10 days, Kestr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 OClock | Kestr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 5 O'Clock Ltd. | Studio014 Inc. |
In-app purchases
5 OClock
No in-app purchases
Kestr
- Standard$3.991 Month
- Group$6.991 Month
- Enterprise$9.991 Month
