Comparison

MugGo vs Istanbrew

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

Head to head
About

MugGo

Features
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Discover amazing coffee shops near you with MugGo. Find highly-rated cafes, read reviews, and explore the perfect spot for your next coffee break. Features: β€’ Interactive map of nearby coffee shops β€’ User reviews and ratings β€’ Detailed cafe information β€’ Search by location or preferences β€’ Save your favorite spots Whether you're looking for a quick espresso or a cozy place to work, MugGo helps you find the perfect coffee experience.

About

Istanbrew

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Istanbrew is a guide to the best speciality coffee in Istanbul. Every shop we recommend is on one map, so you can see what's good near you, check whether it's open and get directions in a tap. It covers the whole city, from KadΔ±kΓΆy to KarakΓΆy. Our Picks are the shops we'd send a friend to first. Each area has its top choice, so you always know where to start. Before you go, you'll find opening hours in local time, directions in the maps app you prefer, and what each shop offers: Wi-Fi, food, oat and plant milk, outdoor seating, and whether your dog is welcome. You can also see who roasts the coffee, where the beans come from and which shops pour them. Filter by origin or by roaster to find a particular bean. Visiting a landmark? Each shop page shows what's within walking distance, and each landmark shows the nearest good coffee. That makes it easy to fit a proper cup into a day of sightseeing. The city guide covers the people, events and news behind Istanbul's coffee scene. Istanbrew is available in English and Turkish, and you can switch languages at any time in Settings. There's also a light and dark mode. No account and no ads.

Screenshots

MugGo4 screens
Istanbrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Istanbrew at every 2 days against MugGo's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MugGo ships an update weekly, Istanbrew every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MugGo versus Istanbrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMugGoIstanbrew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLex CaraigJonathan Willington

In-app purchases

None

MugGo

No in-app purchases

None

Istanbrew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MugGo free?
MugGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Istanbrew free?
Istanbrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MugGo or Istanbrew have ads?
Neither MugGo nor Istanbrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MugGo or Istanbrew?
MugGo ships an update weekly, and Istanbrew every 2 days. Most recently, MugGo was updated on October 13, 2026 and Istanbrew on October 19, 2026.

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