Locust Cider vs Merlins Rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locust Cider
Stay updated on all happenings with this app. Explore taprooms, manage memberships, and shop for cider and merchandise. Learn about upcoming events and special offers, all while supporting a charitable cause.
- Taproom information
- Membership management
- Ship cider orders
- Merchandise shopping
- Event listings
- Special offers
- Message center
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Download the Locust Cider app to keep up with everything happening. The app includes: - Taproom - Membership - Cider Finder - Ship Cider - Shop Merch - Events - Special Offers - Message Center Locust Cider is not just about the cider. A portion of proceeds for all cans as well as the Swarm Club are donated to the Hydrocephalus Association, an important and personal cause to owners Jason and Rebecca Spears whose daughter lives with the incurable brain condition.
Merlins Rest
Access exclusive memberships, rewards, and event information for a popular pub. Order food and make reservations directly through the app. Enjoy a streamlined pub experience with all the essential features at your fingertips.
- Exclusive Memberships
- Rewards Program
- Food Ordering
- Event Listings
- Live Music Updates
- Table Reservations
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Download the Merlins Rest aapp to have access to our exclusive Memberships. With the Merlins Rest app you will find: - Membership - Rewards - Order Food - Events + Live Music - Reservations - Messages Discover Merlins Rest Pub in Minneapolis with our app! Explore our menu, stay updated on events, and enjoy exclusive perks. Your favorite pub experience, now at your fingertips!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Merlins Rest at 5.0 against Locust Cider's 3.0. Locust Cider's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Merlins Rest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Locust Cider ships an update every 5 weeks, Merlins Rest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locust Cider | Merlins Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Locust Cider | MERLINS REST PUB |
Customer experience
Locust Cider
Merlins Rest
In-app purchases
Locust Cider
No in-app purchases
Merlins Rest
No in-app purchases
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