The Alex vs Skint Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The Alex
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The Alex Coffee brings a fresh approach to food and drink with specialty coffee from Pact Coffee and finest-quality tea from Nemi Teas, alongside a selection of lighter bites prepared daily. The Alex app provides a simple and efficient way to preorder deli and bakery items for collection from The Alex Coffee from our dedicated service team. Please note that coffee is not available to preorder through The Alex app. Not only this, but The Alex app also houses an exclusive digital loyalty stamp card for hot drinks to ensure that you never miss out on earning rewards for your purchases. Pre-order to suit any schedule: We understand how busy the working day can be, so let lunch fit around your schedule. Pre-order your favourite deli and bakery items for collection at a time that suits you, wherever you are through The Alex app. Choose from a range of lighter options, including brunch-style dishes, filled croissants, and a selection of bakery items. Earn rewards for your purchases: For every hot drink purchase made at The Alex Coffee, you can gain a digital stamp through The Alex appβs digital loyalty card feature. Once you've collected enough stamps, The Alex app will notify you of your reward, which you can then claim at The Alex Coffee at a time that suits you.
Skint Map
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Skint? Sorted. Find a proper meal for under a tenner β wherever you are in the UK. Skint Map puts every cheap eat on one map. See the price before you go. No surprises, no overpaying, no βservice chargeβ nonsense. Vouched for. By fellow skints. Every spot is added by real people β students, workers, bargain-hunters who actually ate there. No ads. No influencer hype. Just honest finds. Tap. Filter. Eat. Set your budget from Β£1 to Β£10. Pick your craving β Asian, Sandwiches, Western, CafΓ©s. Lunch sorted in two taps. Found a gem? Share it. Add your favourite cheap eat in seconds. The more skints share, the better the map gets. Built by skints, for skints. Download free β and eat well when youβre skint.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Skint Map at weekly against The Alex's every 6 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Alex ships an update every 6 months, Skint Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Alex | Skint Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Its Lolly | UNIPIA LTD |
In-app purchases
The Alex
No in-app purchases
Skint Map
No in-app purchases









