Comparison

Pub Garden vs Pubify

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

Head to head
About

Pub Garden

Features
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Find the sunniest pub garden near you. Pub Garden uses a 3D sun-tracking map to show you exactly which beer gardens are in sunlight right now. Real buildings cast real shadows, so you can see at a glance where to sit outside. Search any area across the UK. The map loads real building data and marks every pub and bar with outdoor seating nearby. Tap any venue to see its name, rating, opening hours, photos, and whether the garden is currently in the sun. Use the time slider to plan ahead. Drag it forward to see how shadows shift throughout the day. Find out when a shady garden will catch the sun, or pick the perfect time to head out. Features: 3D map with real building shadows updated in real time Every pub and bar with outdoor seating across the UK Time slider to check sun and shadow at any time of day Live weather, cloud cover, and UV data Venue details: ratings, photos, opening hours, outdoor seating tags Save your favourite pubs and bars with a free account Filter by pubs, bars, or favourites Get directions, visit the website, or open in Google Maps Works in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Brighton, and every UK city Day and night modes with golden hour lighting Free to use. No subscription required.

About

Pubify

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The critic's ledger for London's pubs. Pubify Botanical is not a social network. It is a ledger โ€” a curated record of quality judgements for the discerning pub-goer. Every establishment earns its place or doesn't. THE THREE PILLARS Every pub is scored across three dimensions: โ€” The Pour: beer quality, selection, and value โ€” The Ambiance: atmosphere, character, and comfort โ€” The Powder Room: cleanliness, maintenance, and condition Score 85 or above across all three pillars to earn the Certified Legend seal. Fewer than you'd think make the cut. THE LEDGER Browse 100 curated London pubs. Filter by score. Find the Certified Legends in your neighbourhood. Check in when you arrive. Submit your verdict when you leave. ASK THE LEDGER Our AI critic โ€” trained on the ledger's data โ€” answers your questions. Best pub near London Bridge? Quietest spot in Soho? The Ledger knows. FOR THE DISCERNING No stars. No thumbs. No influencer noise. Just three honest scores and the truth about where to drink well in London. Pubify Botanical. The standard matters.

Screenshots

Pub Garden4 screens
Pubify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pubify at none against Pub Garden's shown. Pub Garden's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pub Garden ships an update every 3 days, Pubify every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Pub Garden versus Pubify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPub GardenPubify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOliver StephensOleksii Shatunov

In-app purchases

None

Pub Garden

No in-app purchases

None

Pubify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pub Garden free?
Pub Garden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pubify free?
Pubify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pub Garden or Pubify have ads?
Pub Garden shows ads; Pubify does not.
Which is updated more often, Pub Garden or Pubify?
Pub Garden ships an update every 3 days, and Pubify every 5 days. Most recently, Pub Garden was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pubify on November 9, 2026.

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