MisterGoodBeer vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MisterGoodBeer
Discover bars with the best happy hours and compare drink prices in real-time. Find cheap venues, book tables for events, and access exclusive promotions. This collaborative app is updated by its community to help you drink for less.
- Find happy hour deals
- Compare drink prices
- Interactive map of venues
- Book bars for events
- Discover bar events
- Collaborative community updates
- Exclusive bar promotions
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MisterGoodBeer – the #1 app for finding the best happy hours MisterGoodBeer is a happy hour app that lets you find cheap bars, compare drink prices, and book venues wherever you are. Thanks to an interactive map, the app displays in real time: - pint prices - cocktail prices - wine, cider, Ricard, and other drinks - exact happy hour times Goal: drink for less, quickly and simply. Find the cheapest bars near you MisterGoodBeer lets you: - find bars with the best happy hours - filter venues by price, drink type, or vibe - easily compare offers across multiple bars The app is collaborative: - anyone can add a bar - update prices - rate and recommend venues Information is checked and updated by the community. Bars, clubs, and events MisterGoodBeer also lists events held at bars and clubs: - matches (football, rugby, tennis, handball…) - dance parties and DJ sets - live concerts - karaoke, blind tests, quizzes - comedy club / stand-up - themed nights and student events Bars, clubs, barges, and party venues publish their events directly on the app. Available in thousands of cities MisterGoodBeer is available in over 1,000 cities in France, including: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Reims, Le Havre, Saint-Étienne, Toulon, Grenoble, Dijon, Angers, Nîmes, Villeurbanne… And internationally: Italy, Spain, England, Belgium, Portugal, Canada… Rome, Madrid, Naples, Turin, Barcelona, Valencia, Lisbon, London, Brussels, Toronto… All types of bars and vibes The app lists every style of bar: beer bar, cocktail bar, wine bar, pub, lounge bar, tapas bar, party bar, music bar, shot bar, sports bar, terrace / rooftop bar, student bar, trendy bar, speakeasy, karaoke bar, jazz bar, gay / friendly bar, whisky bar, craft beer bar, bar-restaurant. With plenty of activities: sports on TV, concerts, DJ sets, karaoke, board games, pool, table football, darts, beer pong, tastings, poker, afterwork, birthdays, and private hire. Book a bar for your event MisterGoodBeer also lets you book a bar for: birthdays, afterwork, farewell parties, student nights, stag / hen parties, drinks with friends, sports events… You can search by: - capacity - private space - wheelchair accessibility - option to bring a cake - custom music An advisor can help you by phone to find the perfect venue. Tables are guaranteed at partner venues with full booking follow-up. Exclusive bar promotions MisterGoodBeer gives you access to: - extended happy hours - free drinks - discounts on drinks - special booking offers A recognized and widely used app Over 15,000 venues listed worldwide with 200 bookable directly, certified bars, verified promotions, and up-to-date events MisterGoodBeer is an app to find cheap bars, happy hours, and plan nights out. The app also lets you book partner bars for events and nights out. Download the app and discover where to drink for less today.
The Black Map
Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.
- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features
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Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features! Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MisterGoodBeer at 86% against The Black Map's 44%. MisterGoodBeer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Black Map's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MisterGoodBeer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MisterGoodBeer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Black Map has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of MisterGoodBeer's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Black Map's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MisterGoodBeer | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.4 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better | 44.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MisterGoodBeer | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
MisterGoodBeer
The Black Map
In-app purchases
MisterGoodBeer
No in-app purchases
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
