MN Coffee Map vs Merlins Rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MN Coffee Map
Discover independent coffee shops across Minnesota with this specialty coffee finder. Browse an interactive map or list, filter by shops open now, and get directions. Find detailed information including hours, ratings, amenities, and remote work suitability.
- Independent specialty coffee shops only
- Interactive map and list view
- Open Now filter with live hours
- Remote work usability ratings
- AI-generated shop summaries
- Directions and contact info
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MN Coffee is a specialty coffee finder for Minnesota. It only shows independent shops that are serious about the craft: good sourcing, skilled baristas and a real focus on quality. Chains are not in the app. Browse shops on an interactive map or a scrollable list, filter by what's open right now and get directions in one tap. Each shop includes hours, ratings, amenities and an AI-generated summary from Google so you know what to expect before you go. For remote workers, MN Coffee integrates with Work From MSP, a local guide that rates cafes on real workday usability: Wi-Fi reliability, outlet access, noise level and seating comfort. The rating shows up on each shop so you can find a place that works for a full day, not just a quick coffee. Features - Independent specialty shops only, no chains - Interactive map and list view - Open Now filter with live hours - Search across all Minnesota shops - Ratings and reviews from Google - AI-generated shop summaries from Google - Work From MSP remote work ratings - Directions and contact info
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 ads: MN Coffee Map at none against Merlins Rest's shown. MN Coffee Map also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Merlins Rest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MN Coffee Map against 5.0 for Merlins Rest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
MN Coffee Map ships an update every 5 weeks, Merlins Rest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MN Coffee Map | Merlins Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | msoftware llc | MERLINS REST PUB |
Customer experience
MN Coffee Map
Merlins Rest
In-app purchases
MN Coffee Map
No in-app purchases
Merlins Rest
No in-app purchases
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