# MisterGoodBeer vs The Black Map

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MisterGoodBeer | The Black Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistergoodbeer/id717953901/reviews)** | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MisterGoodBeer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832559785) | [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073) |

## What reviewers say

### MisterGoodBeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistergoodbeer/id717953901)

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.

**Highlights:** Find happy hour deals, Compare drink prices, Interactive map of venues, Book bars for events, Discover bar events, Collaborative community updates, Exclusive bar promotions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Black Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596)

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.

**Highlights:** Rate and review pubs, Explore recommended pubs, Find the best Guinness, Share detailed reviews and photos, Social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MisterGoodBeer free?

MisterGoodBeer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Black Map free?

The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MisterGoodBeer or The Black Map?

MisterGoodBeer is rated higher. MisterGoodBeer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Black Map averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do MisterGoodBeer or The Black Map have ads?

The Black Map shows ads; MisterGoodBeer does not.

### Which is updated more often, MisterGoodBeer or The Black Map?

MisterGoodBeer ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Black Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, MisterGoodBeer was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Black Map on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*