EmojiMap! vs DeepDiveNY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EmojiMap!
Discover restaurants using a fun, emoji-based map interface. Simply select a food emoji to instantly find nearby dining options, with smart filters for top-rated or budget-friendly choices. Get directions with a single tap for a stress-free way to find your next meal.
- Emoji-based restaurant discovery
- Interactive map interface
- Smart filters for dining preferences
- One-tap directions
- Instant food choices
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Our emoji-powered restaurant discovery app makes finding food effortless and fun. Just open the map, pick a food emoji, and go—no names, no endless scrolling, just instant choices. Emoji Map – Seriously, the easiest way to find what you're looking for near you. Smart Filters – Find top-rated spots, budget-friendly bites, or hidden gems. Tap & Go – One tap for directions—no overthinking! No stress, just good food. Download now and make food decisions fun!
DeepDiveNY
Discover affordable and authentic New York City bars beyond typical tourist spots. Find dive bars with specific amenities like pool tables, backyards, or kitchen facilities. Get the inside scoop on the vibe before you go.
- Discover affordable NYC bars
- Find dive bars with specific amenities
- Locate bars with pool tables and darts
- Identify bars with backyards and kitchens
- Guaranteed cheapest drink deals per neighborhood
- Personalized blurbs for bar vibes
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An NYC bar crawl doesn’t have to break the bank if you know where to go. Tired of $18 cocktails and bars that feel like tourist traps? Welcome to DeepDiveNY, the ultimate low-stakes navigation tool for the real New Yorker. Whether you’re looking for an $8 beer-and-shot deal or a gritty spot to play a round of pool, we’ll find you somewhere to go. Go Beyond the Tourist Map Most apps stop at Manhattan and the "trendy" parts of Williamsburg. We go deeper. With a curated database of 300+ bars across 20 neighborhoods, we take you into the heart of Queens, the far reaches of Brooklyn, and the hidden corners of Manhattan. Find Exactly What You Need Don't wander the streets looking for a vibe. Use our precision filters to find the perfect spot based on: Pool Tables & Darts: For when you're feeling competitive. Backyards: To soak up those rare NYC summer nights. Kitchens: Because sometimes you need a basket of fries with that lager. Beer/Shot Deals: We guarantee the cheapest drink in every neighborhood we cover. Features: 5 Nearby Bars Button: See every dive bar near you at a glance. The "Personal Blurb": Get the "inside scoop" on the vibe before you walk through the door. Reliable Data: No more guessing if a place has a backyard or a pool table. Download the DeepDiveNY app today and find your new favorite spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EmojiMap! at none against DeepDiveNY's shown. EmojiMap! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 EmojiMap! against 5.0 for DeepDiveNY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
EmojiMap! ships an update every 3 days, DeepDiveNY every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.
| Parameter | EmojiMap! | DeepDiveNY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Enrique Sotomayor | Brian Dorey |
Customer experience
EmojiMap!
DeepDiveNY
In-app purchases
EmojiMap!
No in-app purchases
DeepDiveNY
No in-app purchases









