Comparison

PBG vs Unity Brewing

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

Head to head
About

PBG

Explore Pittsburgh's craft beer scene with this comprehensive guide. Discover brewery locations, hours, and amenities, or follow curated trails. Upgrade for a digital passport to collect stamps and win prizes.

Highlights
  • Brewery discovery
  • Location and hours
  • Curated brewery trails
  • Detailed brewery profiles
  • Digital passport (Pro)
  • Prize redemption (Pro)
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With over 40 craft breweries to explore, Pittsburgh is a haven for beer lovers. Let this app be your ultimate guide! Discover brewery locations, hours, and amenities, or dive into detailed profiles to learn more about each spot. Prefer a guided experience? Embark on one of our curated trails and enjoy the journey. Created by the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild—a group of passionate brewery owners, brewers, and beertenders alike dedicated to celebrating craft beer and community—this app promises an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're a local or just passing through, we can't wait to toast with you. Cheers! Upgrade to the Pro version to unlock our digital passport and take on the ultimate brewery challenge. Collect stamps from each brewery, rack up visits, and win exciting prizes. Your beer adventure is just a tap away! Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unity Brewing

Features
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Download the Unity Brewing app for access to our memberships & special perks! With the Unity Brewing app you will find: - Beer - Food - Notifications - Memberships - Rewards - Events Stay connected to Unity Brewing! Check out our beer & food menus, see what events we have upcoming, become a member, and receive exclusive offers & special perks all in one place!

Screenshots

PBG4 screens
Unity Brewing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unity Brewing at none against PBG's 1. PBG's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PBG sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Unity Brewing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBG ships an update monthly, Unity Brewing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PBG versus Unity Brewing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBGUnity Brewing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPittsburgh Brewers GuildUnity Brewing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PBG

Subscriptions1
  • PBG Digital Passport$5.991 Year
None

Unity Brewing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PBG free?
PBG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unity Brewing free?
Unity Brewing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PBG or Unity Brewing have ads?
Neither PBG nor Unity Brewing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBG or Unity Brewing?
PBG ships an update monthly, and Unity Brewing every 5 weeks. Most recently, PBG was updated on November 8, 2026 and Unity Brewing on November 9, 2026.

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