# Pint Please vs The Black Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pint Please | The Black Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pint-please-beer-ratings/id833522363/reviews)** | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-map/id6502400596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pint Please](https://appshunter.io/developer/833522366) | [The Black Map LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737538073) |

## What reviewers say

### Pint Please

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pint-please-beer-ratings/id833522363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taste Experience | $3.49 | per month |
| Pint Please Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Pint Please Power Supporter | $4.49 | per month |
| London Pub Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| My statistics | $17.99 | one-time |


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