Pines vs The Party Button
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pines
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The Pines Pantry is a seasonal business dedicated to serving the community from late March to late October. Our shelves are stocked with carefully curated selections from locally sourced produce, specialty meats as well as everyday grocery needs. The Pines Pantry is more than just a grocery store, we believe that celebrating the joys and importance of coming together is what keeps this community thriving. We are proud to have served this community for 50 years now and are excited to continue to do so
The Party Button
Discover nearby coffee, brunch, food, bars, and clubs in San Francisco with a single tap. Explore by neighborhood or vibe to find the perfect spot for any moment, from morning coffee to late-night fun.
- Find nearby SF spots
- Search by neighborhood
- Explore by vibe
- View spots on map
- Check open status and ratings
- Preview local vibe
- See city chatter
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THE PARTY BUTTON — FIND YOUR NEXT STOP! Where's the party? Just push the button! The Party Button helps you discover what's happening around you in San Francisco and Oakland. Whether you're looking for your next cocktail, a great cup of coffee, a bite to eat, or somewhere to dance, your next adventure is just a tap away. EXPLORE YOUR CITY Bars & Happy Hours — Find your next favorite watering hole. Coffee & Brunch — Discover cafés, breakfast spots, and neighborhood hangouts. Food & Restaurants — Search for whatever you're craving. Clubs & Nightlife — Explore places to dance, drink, and stay out late. Karaoke & Hidden Gems — Discover something unexpected. Neighborhood Discovery — Explore San Francisco and Oakland, one neighborhood at a time. MORE THAN JUST A NIGHT OUT - Discover nearby venues and neighborhood favorites. - Get walking directions to your next destination. - Join the conversation on Wall Scrawl, choose your screen name, and share your thoughts with other explorers. - Use the Potty Button to locate nearby public restrooms. FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO OAKLAND From the Castro and North Beach to Uptown Oakland and Jack London Square, The Party Button makes exploring your city more spontaneous, social, and fun. No complicated plans. No endless searching. Just push The Party Button and see where the night takes you! Free for iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Party Button at every 2 weeks against Pines's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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.
Pines ships an update every 2 months, The Party Button every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Pines | The Party Button |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Express Delivery Group Inc. | The Party Button LLC |
In-app purchases
Pines
No in-app purchases
The Party Button
No in-app purchases
