Comparison

Pint Please vs The Black Map

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

Head to head
About

Pint Please

Log your beer experiences, discover new brews, and connect with a global community of beer enthusiasts. Scan barcodes for instant information and reviews, or use GPS to find recommended pubs and bars.

Highlights
  • Rate tasted beers
  • Barcode scanner for beer info
  • Discover 300,000+ beers
  • Personalized beer catalog
  • Connect with beer community
  • Find recommended pubs via GPS
  • Earn badges and levels
Features
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- Rate the beers you’ve tasted. - Millions of beer reviews and over 300 000 beers waiting to be discovered. - Fully crowdsourced app with active beer community of awesome hopheads. - Made with love and IPA by craft beer lovers. Cheers! FEATURES - Keep track of the beers you have tasted. - Use the barcode scanner to find out more information, average rating and beer reviews. - Earn stickers and gain levels while drinking beer and become a master in beer academics. - Compare your reviews with others and socialize your beer drinking. Experience beer like you've never before. Are you a true pint nerd or a newbie to the world of craft beer? Pint Please - Beer App is all you’ll ever need to enjoy beer the best way possible. Rate beer with Pint Please, your beer buddy! Search for new beers, learn about new styles and brewing, track and recall your favourite pints. Share your beer experiences and connect with the beer community both locally and globally. • Never forget a great pint! Create a personalised beer catalogue. Whether it’s the rarest type of ale, lager, stout or malt, or just one that you’d love to drink again and again. Store your favourite brands and styles in your own catalogue. • Search faster, gulp more! Find all the info and reviews you want within seconds - use our state-of-the-art barcode scanner. • Connect with other hopheads and breweries! Become a part of the biggest beer lovers' community. Exchange ideas, reviews, tastes, and opinions with your new hop buddies. Already bitten by the beer bug? • Become a beer guru! Win badges, points and titles for being an active and passionate Pint Please network member. Share your wisdom and knowledge. Gain well deserved respect and admiration. • Explore the hidden alleys of the beer world! Use GPS to search the map for the beer community recommended bars and menus. Make the best out of your beer tasting journeys! Found a great pub in your neighbourhood? Discovered the one that is difficult to spot? Please, share it with us. • Add your favourite venues to our beer map and never again forget where you had the "pint of your life". Make it easy and fun to discover & enjoy the best beers in the best places and in the best company - tailored just for you. Brewed in Finland. Found a bug or got some feedback? We are listening at info@pintplease.com! https://www.pintplease.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pintplease Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pintpleaseuk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pintpleaseapp Pint Please Terms of Service - https://pintplease-legal.s3.amazonaws.com/Enduserlisence.htmlPint Please Privacy Policy - https://pintplease-legal.s3.amazonaws.com/privacy_policy.html

About

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.

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

Screenshots

Pint Please4 screens
The Black Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pint Please at 81% against The Black Map's 44%. Pint Please also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Black Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pint Please sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pint Please holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Pint Please's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Black Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pint Please ships an update every 2 months, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pint Please versus The Black Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPint PleaseThe Black Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better4.4 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB91 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPint PleaseThe Black Map LTD

Customer experience

Pint Please

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.0%

The Black Map

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral15.3%
Negative40.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pint Please

Subscriptions3
  • Taste Experience$3.491 Month
  • Pint Please Premium1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Pint Please Power Supporter1 Month trial$4.491 Month
One-time2
  • London Pub Guide$2.99
  • My statistics$17.99
2 purchases

The Black Map

Subscriptions2
  • Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Pint Please free?
Pint Please is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Black Map free?
The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pint Please or The Black Map?
Pint Please is rated higher. Pint Please averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while The Black Map averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do Pint Please or The Black Map have ads?
Both Pint Please and The Black Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pint Please or The Black Map?
Pint Please ships an update every 2 months, and The Black Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pint Please was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Black Map on November 8, 2026.

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