# Beer Buddy - Drink with me!

> Use Beer Buddy to let your friends know when you hang out, so they can join you.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.beerbuddy.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.beerbuddy.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.beerbuddy.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BeerBuddy
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 1,567,583
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (5,299 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2019-12-23
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.beerbuddy.android)
- **Website:** [http://beerbuddy.app](http://beerbuddy.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/49691212](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/49691212)

## Description

Beer Buddy is a private social app that instantly notifies your close friends when you’re grabbing a beer or hanging out, so they can join you. With a live map, quick photo check-ins, and a searchable catalog of 50,000+ drinks (beer, cocktails, wine, mocktails and more), Beer Buddy helps turn solo plans into spontaneous meet-ups and shared memories.

Built for your circle — not the whole world — Beer Buddy is invite-only and keeps all sessions and photos private. Track your drinks with a personal diary, send one-tap “Cheers” reactions, and enjoy friendly stats and leaderboards without public followers or likes. Install to stay connected with friends, plan nights out, and raise your first toast — responsibly.

## Rankings

- #52,453 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.beerbuddy.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Android users praise the concept and social value of Beer Buddy but report pervasive Android-specific issues: stability problems, posting/sharing failures, and missing features compared to iOS, plus cross-device compatibility glitches. The app has strong potential for remote beer hangouts, but it requires major updates, bug fixes, and parity with the iOS version to satisfy users.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging social experience that enables remote beer hangs with friends.
- Novel concept that makes beer-related moments feel more meaningful.
- Enjoyable to use when it works, with a positive vibe and good design.
- Strong potential for connecting with buddies and sharing beer photos.

### Cons

- Android is buggy and unstable: crashes, loading failures, and posting issues.
- Features and updates lag behind iOS; Android version is neglected and lacks parity.
- Invites and sharing don’t work reliably (invites fail, WhatsApp integration issues, links don’t always open).
- Cross-device compatibility problems (e.g., Samsung vs Apple) and missing features like dual-camera support.
- Posting reliability problems, including posts not posting and photos getting overwritten.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.beerbuddy.android)