Comparison

Bar Simulator vs The Gigs App

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

Head to head
About

Bar Simulator

Experience the thrill of running your own bar in this simulation game. Start with a coin inheritance, purchase drinks, and build an impressive wine collection. Indulge in the world's best flavors and manage your virtual establishment.

Highlights
  • Inherit coins to start
  • Purchase favorite drinks
  • Build a wine collection
  • Experience world flavors
  • Simulation gameplay
Features
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Bar Simulator is the coolest new simulation game on the iOS App Store. Receive a large inheritance of coins and start purchasing you favorite drinks at the bar, after enjoying a couple of drinks, build a wine collection, indulge in some of the world's best flavors. Download Bar Simulator now and get started. Developed by Mobile App Fund. Get to know Mobile App Fund and Submit Your App Idea: https://mobileappfund.com

About

The Gigs App

Features
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Gigs - Book. Promote. Perform. Gigs connects artists, venues, and fans to streamline the entire lifecycle of live events. The industry is fragmented: Booking happens in one place, promotion in another, and ticketing somewhere else. Gigs streamlines it all so every show is easy, whether you’re booking and promoting a show or looking for upcoming shows.. Why Gigs Every show runs on four essentials: who, what, when, and where - which are decided the moment a gig is booked. By owning that moment, Gigs becomes the primary source of info so the app can publish accurate event pages instantly, promote them across audiences, and (where available) serve as a ticketing platform, all without duplicate work. For Artists Discover and request open gig slots that match your genre, availability, and setup needs. Showcase your work with a profile that highlights media, formats, and requirements. Once booked, your event page is generated automatically—ready to share with fans and partners. Spend less time chasing logistics and more time performing. For Venues Create gig slots with dates, times, and performance details; review and approve requests in one convenient place. Keep your calendar full and consistent with confirmed gigs that automatically get published with all the right info. Promote every booking instantly without re-entering details across multiple tools. For Fans Follow artists and venues, explore nearby events, and never miss a show. Get reliable details straight from the source and share them with friends in a single tap. Key features All-In-One booking + promotion: event pages auto-generated from approved gigs. Artist & venue profiles with media, formats, and technical needs. Easy-to-find gig opportunities organized by date and location. Smart calendar management for venues and artists to keep fans up-to-date with ease. Shareable event pages designed to maximize social reach. Notifications for requests, confirmations, and upcoming shows. Multi-role support: artists, venues, fans/organizers. What makes Gigs different? Built on the idea that booking and promoting live performances shouldn’t require 20 different apps. When you connect Artists, Venues and Fans on one app, you can streamline everything! Reduces errors and duplicate effort by publishing from a single, authoritative source. Designed for all creative categories: music, comedy, acting, dance, visual arts, design, and more. Getting started Create an Artist profile or verify your Venue profile. Artists: request open slots and confirm. Venues: post slots and approve. Let Gigs auto-publish the event page and promote it across your audience. Privacy & Security Sign in securely; control what you share on your profile and event pages. Data is used to operate features like discovery, notifications, and performance insights. Technical notes Requires an internet connection. Some features and integrations may vary by region and version. Support & Feedback Questions, ideas, or partnership inquiries? Reach us via contact@thegigsapp.com. Your feedback helps shape the future of Gigs.

Screenshots

Bar Simulator4 screens
The Gigs App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Gigs App at none against Bar Simulator's 7. The Gigs App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Bar Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Bar Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. The Gigs App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar Simulator ships an update every 15 months, The Gigs App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bar Simulator versus The Gigs App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBar SimulatorThe Gigs App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMobile App FundGigs B.V.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bar Simulator

One-time7
  • Bar Simulator Upgrade to Full version$0.99
  • Bar Simulator plan with 1000 coins$0.99
  • Bar Simulator plan with 3,150 coins$2.99
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  • Bar Simulator plan with 5,500 coins$4.99
  • Bar Simulator plan with 11,500 coins$9.99
  • Bar Simulator plan with 24,000 coins$19.99
  • Bar Simulator plan with 57,500 coins$39.99
None

The Gigs App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar Simulator free?
Bar Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Gigs App free?
The Gigs App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar Simulator or The Gigs App have ads?
The Gigs App shows ads; Bar Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar Simulator or The Gigs App?
Bar Simulator ships an update every 15 months, and The Gigs App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bar Simulator was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Gigs App on October 24, 2026.

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