# BarInventory vs DrinkSmith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrinkSmith at 78% against BarInventory's 0%. DrinkSmith also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). BarInventory's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BarInventory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DrinkSmith sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrinkSmith holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkSmith has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BarInventory's written reviews are positive against 78% of DrinkSmith's.

BarInventory ships an update every 4 months, DrinkSmith fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarInventory | DrinkSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barinventory/id1009351116/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinksmith-cocktail-recipes/id6451126617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [APTO d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948263596) | [Ryan Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248135063) |

## What reviewers say

### BarInventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barinventory/id1009351116)

Easily track your bar or restaurant's liquid inventory. Weigh bottles and the app calculates remaining liquid. Create custom drink lists and generate reports.

**Highlights:** Bottle weight measurement, Liquid quantity calculation, Customizable drink database, Inventory reporting, CSV/PDF export, Unlimited saved items (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### DrinkSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinksmith-cocktail-recipes/id6451126617)

Master the art of bartending with this comprehensive cocktail recipe guide. Discover hundreds of drinks, explore ingredients, and experiment with flavors using augmented reality. Perfect for both beginners and experienced mixologists looking to elevate their home bar creations.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of cocktail recipes, Augmented reality mixology guidance, Searchable filters by ABV, ingredients, flavor, Dynamic recipe collections, Ingredient information and usage tips, Customizable drink creation, Community sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrinkSmith Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DrinkSmith Premium Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| DrinkSmith Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarInventory free?

BarInventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DrinkSmith free?

DrinkSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BarInventory or DrinkSmith?

DrinkSmith is rated higher. BarInventory averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DrinkSmith averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do BarInventory or DrinkSmith have ads?

Neither BarInventory nor DrinkSmith shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BarInventory or DrinkSmith?

BarInventory ships an update every 4 months, and DrinkSmith fortnightly. Most recently, BarInventory was updated on November 1, 2026 and DrinkSmith on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*