Comparison

BrownBars vs WheresMyBooze

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

Head to head
About

BrownBars

Features
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BrownBars brings carefully selected pubs, pub crawls, stories and events together in one place. Discover characterful places and find what fits your night. SELECTED PUBS Discover brown cafés, hidden gems and other places with their own character. View photos, opening hours, reviews and the details that make each pub worth visiting. PUB CRAWLS Follow curated pub crawls through Amsterdam. Explore different neighbourhoods, atmospheres and stories as you move from one pub to the next. STORIES FROM THE PUB Read about the history, people, traditions and culture behind the pubs you visit. EVENTS Find events at pubs you follow and discover what is happening across the city. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Save favourite pubs, follow places that interest you and keep track of the pubs you have visited. KROEG50 Explore Kroeg50: a selection of 50 authentic Amsterdam pubs with character, atmosphere and history. AI PUB ASSISTANT Use the AI assistant when you want a quick recommendation based on your neighbourhood, group or plans. BrownBars is for anyone who wants to discover distinctive pubs, try new places and get more from a night out.

About

WheresMyBooze

Discover pubs with your favorite drinks and amenities. Create a profile of your preferred beverages, rate them, and get personalized recommendations. Find the perfect venues for any occasion with friends.

Highlights
  • Find pubs with desired features
  • Discover new beers
  • Curate booze legacy
  • Personalize favorite booze profile
  • Rate drinks and venues
  • Get personalized recommendations
  • Explore beer community
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WheresMyBooze, the brand-new app designed for finding your booze at the perfect boozers. Whether you're looking for the perfect pub with desired features, exploring new beers, or curating booze legacy, WheresMyBooze makes it effortless. Explore Boozers – Find venues with the booze & amenities you love. Discover & Personalize – Create a profile of your favourite booze, rate with ease, and let Boozy suggest something new based on your taste. Immerse Yourself in the Beer Community – Explore new spots while staying true to your preferences with a personalized beer rating map. Make Every Drinking Experience Better – Easily find the perfect drinks and venues for you and your friends. Whether it be live sport, outdoor seating or bar games! WheresMyBooze is the seamless and enjoyable way to track, rate, and discover the next boozer for you.

Screenshots

BrownBars4 screens
WheresMyBooze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WheresMyBooze at none against BrownBars's 1. WheresMyBooze also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrownBars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WheresMyBooze asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrownBars ships an update every 3 weeks, WheresMyBooze every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrownBars versus WheresMyBooze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrownBarsWheresMyBooze
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPhilip GebbenWhere's My Booze Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BrownBars

One-time1
  • Reclamevrij BorreltjeBiertje$2.99
None

WheresMyBooze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrownBars free?
BrownBars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WheresMyBooze free?
WheresMyBooze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrownBars or WheresMyBooze have ads?
Neither BrownBars nor WheresMyBooze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrownBars or WheresMyBooze?
BrownBars ships an update every 3 weeks, and WheresMyBooze every 5 days. Most recently, BrownBars was updated on October 25, 2026 and WheresMyBooze on October 30, 2026.

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