# Pinthouse vs Vacancy Brewing

The clearest difference is ads: Pinthouse at none against Vacancy Brewing's shown. Pinthouse also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (236 vs 1). Vacancy Brewing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.9 for Pinthouse against 5.0 for Vacancy Brewing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinthouse has 236 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pinthouse ships an update weekly, Vacancy Brewing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinthouse | Vacancy Brewing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinthouse/id6742460789/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacancy-brewing/id6755206067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 108 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PINTHOUSE PIZZA HOLDINGS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798536724) | [VACANCY BREWING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852598507) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinthouse/id6742460789)

Loyalty program for a pizza restaurant. Earn points on every purchase to redeem for free items, discounts, and experiences. Track your progress and stay updated on special offers.

**Highlights:** Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for free items, Track points balance, Receive special offers, Provide feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vacancy Brewing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacancy-brewing/id6755206067)

Access memberships and special perks from your favorite brewery. Stay updated on what's on tap, upcoming events, and exclusive offers. Become a member and enjoy rewards all in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** View what's on tap, Receive notifications, Discover upcoming events, Manage memberships, Access rewards, Find hours and information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinthouse free?

Pinthouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vacancy Brewing free?

Vacancy Brewing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinthouse or Vacancy Brewing?

Vacancy Brewing is rated higher. Pinthouse averages 4.9 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Vacancy Brewing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pinthouse or Vacancy Brewing have ads?

Vacancy Brewing shows ads; Pinthouse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinthouse or Vacancy Brewing?

Pinthouse ships an update weekly, and Vacancy Brewing every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pinthouse was updated on October 20, 2026 and Vacancy Brewing on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*