# BruYou — Send & Receive Drinks > Digital platform for sending, receiving, and redeeming drinks at bars. (iPhone/iPad app by BruYou, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruyou/id1530020239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BruYou, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530020241) - Category: Food & Drink, Social Networking - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-09-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruyou/id1530020239/reviews.md ## What is BruYou? BruYou is the app to send and receive drinks. Buy drinks for your friends right from your phone, even when you're not with them. SIGN UP Download the BruYou app and quickly input your information. The sign up process is simple and fast so that you can start buying friends drinks ASAP BUY A DRINK Select from your contacts the friend you'd like to buy a drink for. Then select which bar you'd like to buy the drink at. Then choose what type of drink you want to buy for your friend (beer, wine, mixed drink, shot, type of liquor, etc.). It's okay if your friend doesn't have the app downloaded, you can still buy them a drink. They will get a text message notifying them that a drink has been purchased for them with a link to download the BruYou app. Once downloaded, the drink will be there waiting for them. REDEEM A DRINK To redeems a drink purchased for you, simply visit the bar from which the drink was purchased, select which drink you'd like to redeem and follow the prompts on the screen. You'll be showing the bartender your phone and confirming the drink has been received in the app. You will never need to open up a bar tab to redeem a drink with BruYou. Because tips are always included in all BruYou purchases, you can simply walk in, redeem your drink and leave after consuming your drink with no payment needed! Of course, you are welcome to leave an extra tip for great service if you'd like. PAYMENT METHODS BruYou is compatible with all major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. TIPPING BARTENDERS There is an automatic tip built-in to every drink order for the bartender. Feel like tipping extra when you redeem? Totally up to you, but rest assured tips are included. GREAT FOR BARS BruYou is a great way to boost your bar revenue! Simply sign up for a free BruYou bar account on our website, sync your business bank account, upload your bar menu and start collecting payments. No hardware is necessary. Whenever a BruYou customer visits your bar to redeem a drink, simply ask them to follow the drink redemption prompts within the BruYou app and visually confirm the date, time, and drink order. Plus, tips are included in all BruYou purchases, so there's no need to exchange cash or other payment types. You can log into your BruYou Bar dashboard on our website at any time to see real time reporting data from your BruYou sales. You must be 21 years old to use BruYou. ## Key features - Send drinks to friends - Receive drinks from friends - Purchase drinks from bars - Redeem drinks easily - Integrated tipping - Multiple payment options ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruyou/id1530020239/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The app I’ve been waiting for 🙌🏻 *2022-05-13, version 1.1.7* This app is perfect for the occasions I can’t make it to myself. Now I can send personalized drinks to my friends for special moments in their life! ### 3/5 — Not too sure… *2022-04-23, version 1.1.7* Thought we could use this nationwide, but I don’t see any bars or breweries on the west coast. How do I change that? **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. BruYou is currently based in the Northeast US, but we are adding bars regularly from other regions and hope to be on the West Coast very soon. Please feel free to use our "Suggest a Bar" feature located by clicking "Can't find a bar?" on the bar list page within the app. This helps us to connect with the bar owners in your area and engage them to sign up as a participating bar. Thank you for checking out BruYou. We appreciate you! ### 5/5 — It's like Venmo - but for drinks *2021-10-21, version 1.1.5* This app makes it easy to share in b-day celebrations from a far. Wish this existed when I was in college! ### 5/5 — Perfect app while out at the bar or if stuck at home *2021-06-22, version 1.1.3* Best way to send drinks to a friend! Can be right next to them or miles away from the bar. ### 5/5 — Great App *2021-05-17, version 1.1.2* Being in the biz, we see tons of apps like this and we think these guys finally put together an app that we will use. App is easy to use and we love that it includes a tip for the bartender. Really easy to send drinks to people and the redemption process at establishments takes 5 seconds. Looking forward I trying it out at new bars, breweries, and restaurants! ### 1/5 — App crashed during signup *2021-02-06, version 1.1.1* App crashed during signup and now it keeps saying my email is associated with another account. When attempting to sign in it errors out saying I need to signup again because my phone was not verified. These bugs needs to be worked out prior to an app launch. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for any technical issues that have occurred during signup. We have since released several more stable versions of our app and any signup bugs should be resolved. We are always working to provide the best drink buying and gifting experience for each and every one of our app customers. Please feel free to reach out to us with any concerns or questions via https://www.bruyouapp.com/contact. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2021-01-14, version 1.1.1* This app is great. Best way to buy your friend a drink when you can’t be there in person. It’s like Venmoeing your friend a beer. Can’t recommend enough. ### 5/5 — Great app for buying drinks virtually *2020-11-12, version 1.1.1* Found this app looking for ways to buy drinks virtually for my friends from actual bars. It’s easy to use and ordering process was simple and straightforward. This app is especially helpful for the current times - social distancing, etc. Highly recommended! ## Frequently asked questions about BruYou ### What is BruYou? BruYou is a mobile application designed for sending and receiving drinks digitally. Users can purchase drinks for friends from various bars and redeem them easily, with tips automatically included in all purchases. ### How do I redeem a drink with BruYou? To redeem a drink, visit the bar where it was purchased, select the drink you wish to redeem in the app, and follow the on-screen prompts. You will confirm the redemption with the bartender and can then enjoy your drink without needing to open a bar tab or make a separate payment. ### Can I buy a drink for someone who doesn't have BruYou? Yes, you can still buy a drink for a friend who doesn't have the BruYou app. They will receive a text message notification with a link to download the app, and the purchased drink will be waiting for them once they sign up. ### What payment methods does BruYou accept? BruYou supports all major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for seamless transactions. ### Is there an age restriction for using BruYou? Yes, users must be 21 years old to use BruYou, aligning with legal drinking age requirements. ### How often is BruYou updated? The app was last updated on March 17, 2022, with version 1.1.7. Update frequency can vary based on development cycles and new feature releases. ### What devices is BruYou compatible with? BruYou is currently supported on iPhones and iPods, as indicated by the 'iphone' and 'ipod' compatibility. ### What do users like about BruYou? BruYou has an average rating of 4.5 stars from 29 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment. Users likely appreciate the convenience of sending and receiving drinks and the included tipping feature. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.7 — 2022-03-17 Bug fixes, features for sharing, drink purchasing for oneself, updated tip calculation. ### 1.1.6 — 2022-03-15 Bug fixes, features for sharing, drink purchasing for oneself, updated tip calculation. ### 1.1.5 — 2021-08-27 Enhancements for notifications, registration, and error reporting. New features for status likes and URL forwarding for an improved drink purchasing experience. ### 1.1.4 — 2021-06-24 Enhancements for simplified registration process, searching people, and expanded bar owner account management. ### 1.1.3 — 2021-05-26 New enhancement and few bug fixes ## Apps similar to BruYou | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Outlaw's Burger Barn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outlaws-burger-barn/id1538229028) | 5.0 (145) | Free | Food & Drink | | [LCS Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcs-rewards/id1554000392) | 4.5 (52) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Semy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semy/id1262321176) | 4.0 (40) | Free | Food & Drink | | [GoodLife Organic Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodlife-organic-kitchen/id1530510888) | 5.0 (114) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Beach Eatz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-eatz/id1367845670) | 4.7 (112) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Passport Coffee Club](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-coffee-club/id1549998013) | 3.8 (16) | Free | Food & Drink | --- *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.*