# Best Bartender vs Strangers Here

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strangers Here at 71% against Best Bartender's 28%. Strangers Here also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.6). Best Bartender's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strangers Here holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strangers Here has 182 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Best Bartender's written reviews are positive against 71% of Strangers Here's.

Best Bartender ships an update every 32 months, Strangers Here monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Bartender | Strangers Here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-bartender-mixed-drink/id1261761935/reviews) | **[4.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [melanie thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/775584887) | [Elmira Sevostyanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779723343) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Bartender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-bartender-mixed-drink/id1261761935)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Step into a virtual saloon and become a master bartender. Mix various spirits, liqueurs, and garnishes to create the perfect cocktail. Be mindful of ratios and ingredients to avoid disastrous concoctions.

**Highlights:** Mix various spirits, Add ice and lemon, Follow drink ratios, Choose from a drink shelf, Experiment with ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game is fun
- 👍 Can make own drinks
- 👍 Nostalgic memories
- 👍 No ads (for some)
- 👍 Funny bartender reactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Game doesn't load
- ❌ Too many ads
- ❌ Ads are sideways/unclosable
- ❌ Progress loss
- ❌ Not like images/advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Progress is lost after closing game
- Ads are sideways and unclosable
- Game freezes on loading screen
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- More controller options
- Fix progress loss bug
- Add Chinese translation
- More game modes/levels (like beach location)
- Fix sideways ads


### Strangers Here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168)

An atmospheric VHS horror game where you play as an FBI agent hunting creatures that mimic humans.  Distinguish between real people and their copies, make critical decisions, and uncover the truth behind the "Strangers."

**Highlights:** VHS horror atmosphere, Track human-imitating creatures, Distinguish real people from copies, Make life-altering decisions, Six unique endings, Customizable menu background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Bartender free?

Best Bartender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strangers Here free?

Strangers Here is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best Bartender or Strangers Here?

Strangers Here is rated higher. Best Bartender averages 3.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Strangers Here averages 4.1 from 182 ratings.

### Do Best Bartender or Strangers Here have ads?

Best Bartender shows ads; Strangers Here does not.

### Which is updated more often, Best Bartender or Strangers Here?

Best Bartender ships an update every 32 months, and Strangers Here monthly. Most recently, Best Bartender was updated on November 6, 2026 and Strangers Here on November 4, 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.*