Merlins Rest vs Utepils Brewing
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!
Utepils Brewing
Access exclusive memberships, special perks, and stay updated on brewery offerings. Discover what's on tap, upcoming events, and food trucks. Join a membership program to earn rewards and get exclusive offers.
- Membership access
- Special perks and offers
- View current tap list
- Discover food trucks
- Find upcoming events
- Earn rewards
- Purchase gift cards
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Download the Utepils app for access to our memberships & special perks! With the Utepils app you will find: - Drink Utepils - Food Trucks - Upcoming Events - Buy A Gift Card - Join A MemBEERship - Rewards - Get Punched - Stay In The Loop Stay connected to Utepils! Check out what we have on tap, see what food trucks & events are upcoming, become a member, and receive exclusive offers & special perks all in one place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Utepils Brewing at none against Merlins Rest's shown. Merlins Rest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Merlins Rest against 5.0 for Utepils Brewing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Merlins Rest ships an update every 2 months, Utepils Brewing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merlins Rest | Utepils Brewing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MERLINS REST PUB | Utepils Brewing |
Customer experience
Merlins Rest
Utepils Brewing
In-app purchases
Merlins Rest
No in-app purchases
Utepils Brewing
No in-app purchases
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