Hogsalt Rewards vs Brinde
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hogsalt Rewards
This app allows users to easily earn points and redeem Reward Dollars at participating restaurants. Discover new locations and enjoy exclusive benefits based on your spending tier. A future update will include an in-app Concierge service.
- Earn points and redeem Reward Dollars
- Discover Hogsalt restaurants
- Exclusive member tiers
- Birthday rewards
- Annual membership program
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Elevate your experience with the all-new Hogsalt Rewards program, designed with you in mind. - Easily earn points and redeem Reward Dollars - Discreet, user-friendly navigation - Discover new Hogsalt restaurants - Coming soon: in-app Concierge PROGRAM OVERVIEW: - Become a member for an annual fee of $25, and automatically receive $25 in Reward Dollars - Earn points for every dollar spent at participating restaurants - For every 150 points earned, you’ll receive $10 Rewards Dollars - Receive a Birthday Reward - Exclusive Tiers: the more you spend each year, the more points you earn. Level II members earn 1.25 points per dollar spent and Level III members earn 1.5 points per dollar spent. - No blackout dates
Brinde
Discover real-time happy hour deals in Chicago. Find bars and restaurants with specials like $4 drafts or rooftop cocktail offers. Explore new venues with map views and community ratings.
- Live happy hour feed
- Swipe to discover bars
- Map view with deals
- Filter by vibe and neighborhood
- Save favorite spots
- Community ratings and tips
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Stop guessing. Start going. Brinde shows you Chicago's best happy hour deals happening right now — so you can spend less time searching and more time actually drinking. Whether you're looking for $4 drafts after work, a rooftop with cocktail specials, or a hidden speakeasy you've never tried, Brinde finds it in seconds. What you get: • Live happy hour feed — see what's active now, starting soon, or later today • Swipe to discover bars and restaurants you've never been to • Map view with every deal pinned near you • Filter by vibe — Speakeasy, Rooftop, Date Night, Cocktail Bar, and more • Filter by neighborhood, distance, and Google rating • Save your favorites and build your go-to list • Community ratings and insider tips from real regulars • New venues added weekly Brinde is for anyone who loves Chicago's bar scene and hates wasting time figuring out where to go. Your next spot is already waiting. --- We're just getting started. Coming soon to Brinde Pro: • Real-time notifications — get alerted the moment a happy hour starts at your favorite spots • Deal alerts — set price limits and get notified when deals match your budget • Full swipe history — revisit every bar you've discovered • Insider tips — unlock community tips from Chicago regulars • Early access to newly added venues before anyone else Brinde Pro is coming soon. Download now and be first in line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brinde at 100% against Hogsalt Rewards's 0%. Brinde also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Hogsalt Rewards ships an update every 4 days, Brinde every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hogsalt Rewards | Brinde |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hogsalt Hospitality Management LLC | KAYLA DAISY COELHO MACK |
Customer experience
Hogsalt Rewards
Brinde
In-app purchases
Hogsalt Rewards
No in-app purchases
Brinde
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hogsalt Rewards free?
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