# MADBAR — Cocktail and Bar Management > AI-powered home bar management for cocktail creation and party planning. (iPhone/iPad app by JAMES RICHARD DE HAAN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madbar/id6759474649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JAMES RICHARD DE HAAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875610044) - Category: Food & Drink, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 26.3 · 29 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madbar/id6759474649/reviews.md ## What is MADBAR? Turn your home bar into a premium cocktail lounge with MAD BAR. Designed for casual mixers and serious mixologists alike, MAD BAR combines advanced inventory tracking, recipe curation, and party planning with cutting-edge AI features. No more guessing what you can make or typing in endless lists of bottles. Just record a short video of your bar shelf, and let MAD BAR handle the rest. KEY FEATURES 1. AI-POWERED BAR SCANNER Video Shelf Scanner: Simply take a short video of your liquor cabinet, and Google Gemini AI will identify every visible bottle, mixer, and garnish, immediately pre-filling your inventory. Barcode Identification: Quickly scan barcodes on new bottles to add them to your shelf with accurate details in seconds. 2. YOUR CUSTOMIZABLE RECIPE BOOK Smart URL Import: Found a cocktail recipe online? Paste the link, and the app will instantly scrape, parse, and format the recipe steps and ingredients. Menu Scanner: Take a photo of a cocktail menu at a restaurant or bar, and watch the app translate the picture into customizable recipe drafts. Favs & History: Keep track of your favorites, rate your creations, and log your personal tasting history. 3. AI BARTENDER SUGGESTIONS Tailored Recipes: Get original cocktail recipes created on-demand based on the exact bottles you have on hand. Custom Filters: Customize your AI suggestions to fit your mood or guest preferences (e.g., exclude egg whites, avoid fizz, make it non-alcoholic, or strictly use in-stock bottles). 4. EVENT PLANNER & PARTY MODE Menu & Prep Tracker: Planning a party or dinner? Design a custom menu, link recipes to your event, and view live "makability" status so you know what ingredients you still need. Guest Feedback Logger: Let your guests rate and leave comments on the drinks you served so you always know which recipes were the hit of the night. Beautiful Exports: Generate and print gorgeous PDF menus, prep guides, and inventory spreadsheets to share with friends. 5. SMART SHOPPING LIST Smart-Match Checks: Mark items as bought on your shopping list, and the app will intelligently auto-fill their categories and add them directly into your active inventory. PRIVACY & VALUE FIRST iCloud Sync: Your bar is completely yours. All data is stored locally and backed up/synchronized securely across all your Apple devices via iCloud (CloudKit). Free AI Integration: Connect your own free Google Gemini API key to activate recipe scraping, shelf video scanning, and AI cocktail generation permanently. No Subscriptions: Try all custom and premium features free for 14 days. If you love it, unlock lifetime access permanently with a single, simple one-time purchase. ## Key features - AI-powered bottle scanning - Recipe import from URLs and menus - AI bartender suggestions - Event planning and party mode - Smart shopping list generation - iCloud sync for data backup ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MADBAR | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madbar/id6759474649/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The cocktail and bar app l've been looking for *2026-08-05* This app is amazing. If it was just for cocktail recipe management it would still be great but it is allot more. I really love the party features. I host friends and can quickly show them featured recipes. They can all have the menu on their phone even without the app or they can have a fancy menu on my iPad. Easy to share recipes with other app users. All the Al features are also fun and bring my cocktail game to the next level. ### 5/5 — Does it all! *2026-08-03* There are apps out there that can do pieces of what this app does, I haven’t found another app that does everything this one does. Recipe creation, display, batching, inventory management, video and camera input for recipes and ingredients, party planning, menu creation, QR code menu links for guests, shopping lists. If you are an at home hobbyist, a party planner (weddings, anniversaries, etc) or the manager of a small bar this app could be perfect for you! ### 5/5 — The costal and bar app I’ve been searching for *2026-07-30* This app is amazing. If it was just for cocktail recipe management it would still be great but it is allot more. I really love the party features. I host friends and can quickly show them featured recipes. They can all have the menu on their phone even without the app or they can have a fancy menu on my iPad. All the AI features are also fun and bring my cocktail game to the next level. ## Frequently asked questions about MADBAR ### How does MADBAR scan my bar shelf? MADBAR uses AI, specifically Google Gemini, to identify bottles, mixers, and garnishes from a short video of your bar shelf. This automatically populates your inventory without manual entry. ### Can MADBAR import recipes from websites? Yes, you can paste a URL of a cocktail recipe online, and MADBAR will scrape, parse, and format the ingredients and steps for you. It also has a menu scanner feature. ### What kind of AI suggestions does MADBAR offer? MADBAR's AI bartender can create original cocktail recipes on demand based on your current bottle inventory. You can also customize suggestions to exclude certain ingredients or make them non-alcoholic. ### Does MADBAR have ads? No, MADBAR does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with an optional one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features. ### How does MADBAR handle party planning? For events, MADBAR allows you to design a custom menu, link recipes, and track ingredient needs. It also includes a guest feedback logger and can generate shareable PDF menus and prep guides. ### What is the pricing for MADBAR? MADBAR is free to download and use. It offers a 14-day free trial for all custom and premium features, after which a single one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access. ### Is my data safe with MADBAR? Yes, all your bar data is stored locally and securely synchronized across your Apple devices via iCloud (CloudKit). You can also connect your own free Google Gemini API key for AI features. ### What devices does MADBAR support? MADBAR is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices. It utilizes iCloud sync for seamless data backup and synchronization across these platforms. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 7.0 — 2026-08-10 Better AI recipe creation. Ingredient matching continues to improve. Tips displayed to help user discover more features. ### 6.2 — 2026-08-03 added ability to redeem promo code for In-App purchase. Made changes to improve ingredient matching when importing a recipe. Updated the way the app touches Gemini to future proof for new versions of flash. ### 5.2 — 2026-07-30 No release notes. ## More apps by JAMES RICHARD DE HAAN - [CiRxadian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cirxadian/id6794433762) All apps by JAMES RICHARD DE HAAN: https://appshunter.io/developer/1875610044 --- *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 2026-08-16.*