Comparison

Moonshiner Tycoon vs Jiggerless Bartender Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Moonshiner Tycoon

Build your own beverage empire from scratch, starting with backyard fruit. Learn to ferment, age, and sell over 130 unique drinks, from beer and wine to spirits. Experiment with recipes, unlock secrets, and manage your production facility to conquer the market.

Highlights
  • Produce over 130 unique drinks
  • Build and manage production zones
  • Experiment with recipes and ingredients
  • Unlock secret ingredients and techniques
  • Design packaging and boost sales
  • Compete and collaborate with friends
Features
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Welcome to the ultimate alcohol-making simulator. Have you ever dreamed of owning your own brewery, distillery, or wine cellar? Now you can start from fruit in your backyard and build your very own beverage empire, all in one immersive game. Ferment. Age. Sell. Conquer the market. Learn how to produce beer, wine, vodka, tequila, and over 130 unique drinks. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned homebrewer, this is your chance to master the art of alcohol-making. Total freedom, full control. Build your own production facility from scratch. Choose what to make, how to make it, and when to release it. Will you aim for premium craft beverages or mass-market production? The decision is yours. Collect recipes, experiment, and create your own legacy. Every drink you create is saved in your personal hall of fame. Follow real-world recipes or invent your own with bold combinations like spicy cherry schnapps or herbal citrus vodka. Creativity is your greatest asset. Unlock secret ingredients and traditional techniques. For years, large alcohol companies have kept their recipes hidden. Now it’s your turn to explore ancient knowledge, discover rare ingredients, and use traditional distilling methods passed down through generations. Build and manage your own alcohol factory. Operate five specialized production zones: • Fruit Press – turn fresh fruits into delicious juice bases • Mixing Room – combine ingredients and build your brew • Distillery – increase strength and refine your spirits • Aging Cellar – let time enhance flavor and value • Bottling Station – package your product for the market 134 unique drinks – unlimited creativity. From cider and vermouth to absinthe, liqueurs, and infused vodkas, every bottle you create has the potential to become a masterpiece. Great packaging means bigger profits. Use beautiful bottles, eye-catching labels, and stylish designs to boost sales and attract customers. A good look can make all the difference. Share your passion and compete with friends. Trade recipes, gift bottles, and challenge friends to see who can build the greatest drink empire. Whether you compete or collaborate, one thing is certain: the bar is set high.

About

Jiggerless Bartender Training

Features
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Ditch the Jigger. Master the Pour. Turn your smartphone into a professional pour spout! Jiggerless is the ultimate free pour training game and bartending simulator that uses your phone’s internal axis sensors to track your real-world pouring motions. Whether you are an aspiring mixologist, a veteran bartender looking to sharpen your skills, or a casual gamer looking for a cocktail mixing game, Jiggerless tests your accuracy without wasting a single drop. Inspired by the fast-paced environment of real bars, Jiggerless solves the mess, cost, and product waste of learning how to free-pour by turning precision training into a fun arcade game. Key Features: > Real-Motion Tech: Tip, tilt, and rotate your phone just like a real bottle. The advanced sensor tracking registers your exact pouring angle and duration. > High-Volume Arcade Game Mode: Step behind the virtual bar! Orders are flying in, and the clock is ticking. Mix the right ingredients, hit the exact counts, and serve them correctly. One bad pour, wrong ingredient, or sloppy service, and your shift is over. > Custom Viscosity Calibration: Use the calibration screen to adjust fluid dynamics and pour speeds to match different real-world spirits, syrups, and liqueurs. > Zero Waste Training: Master the classic 4-count, 2-ounce, or half-ounce pours safely on your couch. Save the real liquor for the paying customers. Are your counts accurate enough to survive the rush? Download Jiggerless today and prove you don't need a measuring cup to mix like a pro!

Screenshots

Moonshiner Tycoon4 screens
Jiggerless Bartender Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moonshiner Tycoon at Free against Jiggerless Bartender Training's $4.99. Moonshiner Tycoon also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Jiggerless Bartender Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Moonshiner Tycoon is free to download; Jiggerless Bartender Training costs $4.99 up front. Moonshiner Tycoon sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Jiggerless Bartender Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonshiner Tycoon ships an update every 2 months, Jiggerless Bartender Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Moonshiner Tycoon versus Jiggerless Bartender Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonshiner TycoonJiggerless Bartender Training
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAppscraftJustin Charron

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Moonshiner Tycoon

One-time12
  • Increase level$0.99
  • Mixing premium workshop$0.99
  • Unlock Mixing workshop$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Wheel of Fortune$0.99
  • Disable ads$0.99
  • Squeezing premium workshop$0.99
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • Unlock Аging workshop$1.99
  • Bottling premium workshop$1.99
  • Unlock the distillation workshop$1.99
  • 500 energy$2.99
  • 10000 coins$3.99
None

Jiggerless Bartender Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moonshiner Tycoon free?
Moonshiner Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jiggerless Bartender Training free?
Jiggerless Bartender Training costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moonshiner Tycoon or Jiggerless Bartender Training have ads?
Moonshiner Tycoon shows ads; Jiggerless Bartender Training does not.
Which is updated more often, Moonshiner Tycoon or Jiggerless Bartender Training?
Moonshiner Tycoon ships an update every 2 months, and Jiggerless Bartender Training every 2 weeks. Most recently, Moonshiner Tycoon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jiggerless Bartender Training on October 18, 2026.

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