# Modern Classics vs Bartender's Choice Vol.3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bartender's Choice Vol.3 at every 3 days against Modern Classics's every 3 months. Bartender's Choice Vol.3 also leads on chart position (#6 vs #20) and price ($8.99 vs $9.99). Modern Classics's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Modern Classics costs $9.99 and Bartender's Choice Vol.3 $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Modern Classics against 4.0 for Bartender's Choice Vol.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Modern Classics ships an update every 3 months, Bartender's Choice Vol.3 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Classics | Bartender's Choice Vol.3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-classics/id1074462147/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartenders-choice-vol3/id6760676992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#6** |
| Size | 8 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Doudoroff LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404082951) | [Fancy Free LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/517865039) |

## What reviewers say

### Modern Classics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-classics/id1074462147)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Explore over 110 meticulously researched cocktail recipes from the modern renaissance. Discover foundational drinks, popular choices, and critical favorites, with detailed ingredient definitions and search filters.

**Highlights:** Over 110 researched cocktail recipes, Search by spirit, type, and date, Filter recipes by multiple criteria, Create custom lists and flag favorites, Annotate recipes with notes and ratings, Ingredient inventory matching, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bartender's Choice Vol.3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartenders-choice-vol3/id6760676992)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Food & Drink, #158 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover over a thousand classic and modern cocktail recipes. This app provides guidance on spirits, drink styles, and flavor profiles, along with essential tips on ice, garnishes, and preparation techniques. Elevate your home bartending or professional cocktail service.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 cocktail recipes, Search by spirit, style, or flavor, Tips on ice and garnish, Shaking and stirring techniques, Classic and modern cocktails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Classics free?

Modern Classics costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bartender's Choice Vol.3 free?

Bartender's Choice Vol.3 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Classics or Bartender's Choice Vol.3?

Modern Classics is rated higher. Modern Classics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Bartender's Choice Vol.3 averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Modern Classics or Bartender's Choice Vol.3 have ads?

Neither Modern Classics nor Bartender's Choice Vol.3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Classics or Bartender's Choice Vol.3?

Modern Classics ships an update every 3 months, and Bartender's Choice Vol.3 every 3 days. Most recently, Modern Classics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bartender's Choice Vol.3 on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Modern Classics or Bartender's Choice Vol.3?

Modern Classics currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Bartender's Choice Vol.3 at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*