Merlins Rest vs Grain Theory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Grain Theory
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Download the Grain Theory app for access to our exclusive memberships & perks With the Grain Theory app you will find: - Membership - My Rewards - Loyalty Program - Messages - Beer - Coffee - Visit Us - Food Menu + Online Ordering - GT Events - Book An Event Stay connected with Grain Theory Brewery! Explore our updated Beer listing, Coffee offerings, and memberships, and receive rewards all in one app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Grain Theory at none against Merlins Rest's shown. 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.
Merlins Rest ships an update every 2 months, Grain Theory every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merlins Rest | Grain Theory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MERLINS REST PUB | Grain Theory |
In-app purchases
Merlins Rest
No in-app purchases
Grain Theory
No in-app purchases
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