The G Map vs G
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The G Map
Discover highly-rated Guinness pours worldwide with this app. Read detailed reviews, share your own experiences, and find the best spots for a perfect pint, no matter your location. Earn badges and compete on leaderboards.
- Search for Guinness by location
- Browse interactive map
- Read detailed user reviews
- Add locations and share photos
- Earn badges and compete on leaderboards
- Discover global Guinness spots
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Find the Best Guinness, Anywhere The G Map helps you discover exceptional pints of Guinness wherever you are. Browse thousands of authentic reviews, explore pubs around the world, create Barhops with friends, and help build the world's largest community-powered Guinness map. Features • Discover the highest-rated Guinness near you or anywhere you're travelling. • Explore an interactive map of pubs and bars serving Guinness. • Search by venue, town, city or country. • Read detailed reviews covering appearance, creaminess, mouthfeel and taste. • Add your own reviews, photos and new locations. • Create and share Barhops to plan your next Guinness crawl. • Like reviews from other users. • Earn badges and climb the global and country leaderboards. Always Free • Browse reviews without creating an account. • No advertisements. • No subscriptions or paywalls. • Fast, simple and easy to use. Built by Guinness Lovers Every review comes from real users who care about finding great Guinness. We actively remove AI-generated content to help keep reviews authentic, useful and trustworthy. Worldwide Community Whether you're in Dublin, New York, London, Melbourne or anywhere else, The G Map helps you discover and share the very best Guinness around the world. Note The G Map is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Guinness or Diageo plc. References to Guinness products are for identification and review purposes only. All ratings, reviews and photos are user-generated.
G
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Master the art of the perfect split. Find the perfect pub. Upload a photo of your split, get instant scoring, and compete with pint enthusiasts around the world. Whether you're splitting the G at your local or traveling to find the perfect pour, G-Score turns every pint into an opportunity for glory. FEATURES: • Official Scoring – Instant feedback on your Guinness split • Global Leaderboards – Compete with friends and top pourers worldwide • Pub Discovery – Find and rate the best pubs and bars near you with • Social Feed – Follow friends, like scores, and celebrate great times Split the G. Prove your skills. Join the community. Can you get the perfect 10?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The G Map at Free against G's $1.99. The G Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). G's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On 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
The G Map is free to download; G costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The G Map ships an update weekly, G every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | The G Map | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Darren Carlin | DecantDecide, LLC |
In-app purchases
The G Map
No in-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
