DUSK vs pubbl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DUSK
Discover top bars and pubs across the UK and get rewarded with free drinks and exclusive offers. Link your card to automatically earn points on spending and redeem them for exciting nightlife experiences. Plan your perfect night out with curated city guides and venue recommendations.
- Free drinks at bars and pubs
- Earn points on spending
- Unlock exclusive rewards
- Discover new bars and venues
- Plan nights out
- Nationwide availability
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GET FREE DRINKS AT THE BEST BARS DUSK is the UK’s free drinks app. Get rewarded for going out with free drinks every night at the best bars, pubs, and cocktail spots across the UK - from a free pint at your local pub to premium cocktails at top nightlife venues. EARN POINTS & UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE REWARDS Link your card once and earn points automatically when you spend at thousands of partner bars. Redeem points for exclusive brand rewards, drinks, and nightlife experiences - no vouchers, no scanning, no hassle. DISCOVER BARS & PLAN YOUR NIGHT OUT Find the coolest bars near you, discover new openings, and plan your night out from first drink to late-night venues. Explore curated city guides, pub recommendations, and cocktail bars picked by local nightlife experts. AVAILABLE ACROSS THE UK Use DUSK nationwide, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Brighton, Nottingham, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle, Cambridge, Oxford, Cardiff, Sheffield, Bath, Exeter, Norwich, Bournemouth, Hull, York, and more.
pubbl
Discover exclusive offers and earn rewards at UK pubs. This app personalizes deals based on your preferences or the pub you're visiting.
- Exclusive pub offers
- Earn points on spending
- Personalized rewards
- Discover local pubs
- App-exclusive deals
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PUBBL brings the UK’s most exciting pubs into one app with rewards, app exclusive offers and the ability to earn points while you spend - all personalised to you or the pub you’re in!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DUSK at 95% against pubbl's 33%. DUSK also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DUSK ships an update every 5 weeks, pubbl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DUSK | pubbl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (600 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 600 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Drinki Ltd | pubbl |
Customer experience
DUSK
pubbl
Bugs and requests
DUSK
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Unreliable location-based features
- Difficulty redeeming offers
Requested features
4 requests- More free drink options
- Ability to filter deals by location or preference
- Loyalty program or points system
- Improved app stability and performance
pubbl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DUSK
No in-app purchases
pubbl
No in-app purchases
