# BarDog — A bar manager's best friend. > Mobile and web app for bar and restaurant inventory management and cost tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by BarDog Technologies, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardog/id1266482919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BarDog Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266482918) - Category: Business, Finance - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-08-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardog/id1266482919/reviews.md ## What is BarDog? BarDog is a free-to-use inventory app with an affordable Premium subscription for bars and restaurants that want to improve their bottom line. Don't spend hundreds of dollars with other apps. As a bar or restaurant owner, you must realize how critical tracking bar inventory is to your margins. BarDog will simplify your inventory, reduce errors, and save time so that you can focus on what really matters. - Do a FULL BAR INVENTORY fast on mobile or web - TRACK PURCHASES and vendor spend over time - GENERATE BEVERAGE COSTS of goods (COGS) and cost % - ACCESS DETAILED REPORTS on mobile and web - MULTI-USER and multi-venue support - IMPORT YOUR CATALOG to get started quickly If you are spending hours doing bar and liquor inventory, BarDog will be your best friend. Do fast and simple mobile inventories and automatically generate inventory reports when you're done. Ditch pen and paper and spreadsheets for good. You can access all of your past inventories from BarDog's mobile and web interfaces and compare your costs over time. Track your revenue and purchases alongside your inventory to automatically generate a liquor cost for each inventory, and by category (liquor, beer, wine, etc). Understand how your liquor cost is changing over time. HOW IT WORKS BarDog allows you to quickly add your catalog items and then assign them to virtual storage areas that mimic your bar in the app. Instead of using pen and paper or spreadsheets, you quickly tap to count the items to get inventory done fast. Finalize your inventory and view your historical reports in the cloud from any device. WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING "We were using Google Sheets and it was taking us forever. One person would sit in front of the laptop and search while the other person would call. BarDog made it so our inventory is now three times as fast." - George Lahlouh, Paper Plane - San Jose, CA "BarDog takes an outdated process and simplifies it. This means less time doing low-value work, and fewer errors. Not to mention they have fantastic customer service." - Pete Sittnick, Waterbar - San Francisco, CA BARDOG PREMIUM An optional in-app subscription to BarDog Premium unlocks the following premium features: - Multiple users - Web access - Pour cost calculation - Historical inventory reports SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS BarDog is free to download and use. Should you choose to upgrade to BarDog Premium, we offer two memberships "Dog" and "Pup". Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: http://bardogtech.com/terms/ http://bardogtech.com/privacy/ ## Key features - Full bar inventory tracking - Purchase and vendor spend tracking - Beverage cost (COGS) generation - Detailed reporting - Multi-user and multi-venue support - Catalog import ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly Pup Edition | $499.99 | per year | | Monthly Pup Edition | $64.99 | per month | | Yearly Dog Edition | $999.99 | per year | | Monthly Dog Edition | $124.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardog/id1266482919/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2024-09-19* Verification code wouldn’t send terrible app ### 1/5 — Premium or nothing *2021-12-10, version 3.57.0* If you don’t subscribe to premium you can’t even use the app. ### 5/5 — Sommelier at Sears Wines & Spirits *2018-09-08, version 2.25.0* Extremely well conceived beverage inventory management application fashioned by highly experienced top of their field hospitality beverage management professionals. Easy to implement and understand and addresses all functional processes required to accurately assess any type of beverage inventory. Seamless integration of inventory structure and functional processes into the electronic interpretation creating a real time mobile tool that is practically indispensable after you realize its convenience and potential. Best on the market by a good margin. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Such a wonderful experience *2018-08-23, version 3.24.1* This has made my life so much easier. I no longer have to worry about keeping track of my day to day on a piece of paper. ### 5/5 — BarDog for the win! *2018-03-29, version 2.6* Love it. This app had me totally streamlined my entire inventory process. Now inventory is so simple anybody that works for me can just pickup their phone and dive right in. The dashboard and reports have also started to provide invaluable insights! Keep the features coming! Woof! ### 4/5 — Makes counting easy *2018-03-29, version 2.6* Works well for counting my front bar and storage room. Excited for upcoming features ### 5/5 — Super streamlined *2018-03-02, version 2.4* I’m always looking to simplify my inventory process and bardog gets the job done. Super easy to use and saves me hours of time. Thanks Bardog! ### 5/5 — Bar owner *2018-03-02, version 2.4* Inventory has been a mess but since Bardog, I have visibility I’ve always wanted. It simple and it’s not Excel!! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted *2018-03-01, version 2.4* Finally an inventory app that is EASY to use!!! ### 5/5 — BarDog- easy to use and helpful! *2018-03-01, version 2.4* BarDog app made my life so much easier. It helped me manage my inventory quickly and easily. The user interface is wonderful and I can download the app on any device! Highly recommend 👍🏻 ## Frequently asked questions about BarDog ### What is BarDog? BarDog is a free-to-download app designed to simplify inventory management for bars and restaurants. It helps users track stock, monitor purchases, and generate beverage cost reports to improve profitability. ### How does BarDog help reduce costs? By providing accurate and fast inventory counts, tracking vendor spend, and automatically calculating beverage costs (COGS) and cost percentages, BarDog helps identify areas of waste and optimize purchasing decisions. ### Can I use BarDog on multiple devices? Yes, BarDog offers mobile and web interfaces, allowing you to access your inventory data from any device. Premium features include full web access and multi-user support. ### What are the subscription options for BarDog Premium? BarDog Premium offers two tiers: 'Pup' and 'Dog', available as monthly or yearly subscriptions. These unlock features like multiple users, web access, pour cost calculation, and historical reports. ### How do I manage my BarDog subscription? Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Payments are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. ### Is BarDog suitable for small bars or large restaurants? BarDog is designed for both. The free version is great for getting started, while the Premium version with multi-user and multi-venue support is ideal for larger operations or teams. ### What is the update frequency for BarDog? BarDog was last updated on January 18, 2020, with version 3.57.0. While the provided data doesn't specify update frequency, the app has seen regular version updates since its release in 2017. ### What is the age rating for BarDog? BarDog has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content not typically considered mature. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.57.0 — 2020-01-18 - Improve searching response - New messages for search and no result due to filter - Skip button on submit revenue/purchase was over from the bottom view on tablet size ### 3.56.0 — 2019-12-27 - Added new membership - New restrictions for Dog and Pup subscriptions ### 3.55.0 — 2019-10-04 - Fixed vendor list scrolling feature on selectors. ### 3.54.0 — 2019-09-10 - Updated libraries - Bug fixing - Added logs for Order Tab ### 3.53.0 — 2019-08-29 - Fix on login for premium users - Updated prices for memberships - Ordering tab ## Apps similar to BarDog | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sculpture Hospitality](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sculpture-hospitality/id1499684906) | 3.4 (15) | Free | Business | | [Bar Patrol Inventory App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-patrol-inventory-app/id1097511399) | 3.5 (26) | Free | Business | | [Upserve Inventory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upserve-inventory/id1447377899) | 4.3 (9) | Free | Business | | [SG Proof](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-proof/id6443609412) | 2.3 (114) | Free | Business | | [Lightspeed Live (K & U)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-live-k-and-u/id980311107) | 1.6 (60) | Free | Business | | [SkyTab InCharge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytab-incharge/id1578398090) | 3.1 (78) | Free | Business | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*