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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 4, 2016
  • June 9, 2026

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This app helps adults understand how various factors like food and water intake influence blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). It illustrates how BAC changes over time and describes potential feelings at different levels, promoting responsible drinking awareness.

Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) estimation
Impact of food and water on BAC
BAC return to zero estimation
BAC level effects and feelings
Responsible drinking awareness tool
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What's New in Virtual Bar

2.1.4

June 9, 2026

Works Offline BAC calculations and drink/food data are now handled entirely on your device. The app works without an internet connection, so you can use it anywhere — even without cell service or Wi-Fi. Bug Fixes Fixed a display issue on Safari for iOS where content wasn't rendering correctly Fixed a keyboard animation issue causing the screen to shake on iOS

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User reviews

Limited food categories

The concept is nice, and it’s a really pleasant user interface and experience, but my biggest gripe is with the limited food categories available. I’m obviously not expecting some gourmet options there to add to the calculations, but the food options in the app aren’t quite right for me because I rarely consume them. Adding more categories like a steak or a salad or whatever else—and keeping them general, or providing general categories with more food options in them—would definitely improve my own, and presumably others‘, experience using the app.
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Broken App

I just downloaded this Virtual App from Apple onto iPhone 12, v16.2, and this app doesn't work at all. This App needs the developer's help right away.
I visited the developer's site and was able to use its program there, on the same iPhone, and wish I could add food, not just at the beginning, but between drinks. Also, I would like to see 45 minutes for drinking. Typically, after the first drink in 15 or 30 minutes I will "nurse" the remaining drinks the rest of the evening.
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Cool Concept, Very Limited Options

Not worth the download. In a nutshell, I would compare this app to the app where it filled your screen with beer and when you tilted your phone, it looked like you were drinking a beer. This is very much in the conceptual phase with options being very limited. Once you’ve selected a standard drink option, your time consumption options are 1, 15, or 30 minutes. Not sure if this is based off average times or if your body processes alcohol the same after 1 minute up to 15 minutes. Which I don’t understand the limited options because what if I sip one time when I first get the drink and then chug it at the 14 minute mark? Anyway, more to be done there. And the food options, four options with a fifth being no food. A lot of work to be done there. Not sure if these are nutritionally comparable to most foods consumed while drinking, but I’m also not a nutritional expert, so I don’t know. In theory, cool idea. Please take it down and do more work and bring it back when you’ve provided more applicable options.
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Not working

App just says loading and never loads

Food options

People eat things other than burritos, hamburgers and pizza. Should have option on when you’re eating as well. Really not a good gauge.

FAQ

What is Virtual Bar?

Virtual Bar is a tool designed to help adults of legal drinking age understand the factors that affect their blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). It illustrates how food, water, and time can influence BAC levels and describes potential feelings at different BACs.

Is Virtual Bar a scientific tool for measuring BAC?

No, Virtual Bar is not intended as a scientific tool for measuring BAC. It is designed for illustrative purposes to help users understand the factors that affect BAC and should not replace responsible decisions about drinking or driving.

What factors does Virtual Bar consider?

Virtual Bar considers factors such as food intake, water consumption throughout the night, and the time elapsed to estimate how they affect your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC).

Can Virtual Bar tell me when it's safe to drive?

No, Virtual Bar cannot tell you when it is safe to drive. The information provided is for illustrative purposes only, and users should always make their own responsible decisions about driving after consuming alcohol.

What is the rating for Virtual Bar?

Virtual Bar has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 5 ratings.

What devices support Virtual Bar?

Virtual Bar is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

When was Virtual Bar last updated?

The latest version of Virtual Bar was updated on March 11, 2026.

Does Virtual Bar have ads?

No, Virtual Bar does not contain advertisements.