Comparison

Barsys vs Mixology

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

Head to head
About

Barsys

This app controls an automated cocktail-making machine, allowing users to dispense pre-loaded or custom cocktail recipes. It offers smart recommendations based on available ingredients and prepares drinks quickly with precise proportions.

Highlights
  • Control automated cocktail machine
  • Dispense pre-loaded recipes
  • Design custom cocktails
  • Smart ingredient-based recommendations
  • Quick drink preparation
  • Precise ingredient proportions
Features
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Meet the Mix-Master, Barsys. The future of cocktail making has arrived with this state of the art IOT machine that dispenses your favorite cocktails at the click of a button. Designed to cater to homes and businesses, the machine is controlled by the Barsys application. The Application communicates with the machine, comes pre-loaded with several cocktail recipes and allows you to design your own cocktails as well. Thermally insulated containers hold temperature for 15-18 hours and an interactive lighting system acquaints the user making their drink in under 45 seconds! This ergonomically designed machine has smart technology that can even recommend cocktails based on the liquor and mixers in the machine. Engineered to perfection, Barsys makes the perfect cocktail with the perfect ingredient proportions. Every time.

About

Mixology

Discover and create a wide variety of cocktails with an extensive recipe library. Find new drinks based on your preferences, ingredients you have, or explore popular and random suggestions. Elevate your home bartending with detailed instructions and pairing ideas.

Highlights
  • Extensive cocktail recipe library
  • Search by name, ingredient, or type
  • Save favorite cocktails
  • Random cocktail generator
  • Home bar inventory suggestions
  • Ingredient information
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions
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Whether you are making a drink for the first time or you are an experienced mixologist, Pocket Bartender turns your phone into a complete drink-making assistant. Designed with a clean layout and powerful tools, the app takes the guesswork out of cocktail preparation so you can focus on making and enjoying great drinks. Key Features * Designed for All Skill Levels Beginners get clear step-by-step instructions and automatic measurement conversions to build confidence without technical jargon. Seasoned pros can build custom recipes from scratch, use advanced ingredient substitution options, and batch cocktails for large gatherings. * Vast Library of High-Quality Recipes Access thousands of classic, modern, signature, and seasonal recipes for holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day. Explore a wide variety of both alcoholic drinks and zero-proof mocktails, smoothies, and party punches. * AI-Powered Photo Recognition Snap a photo of any cocktail to instantly view its name, history, and detailed step-by-step recipe. Take a picture of your available ingredients, and the app will immediately show you every drink you can create with them. * Smart Inventory & "What Can I Make?" Input your home bar stock to see every cocktail you can make right now without extra store trips. View exact missing ingredient counts for drinks you want to try, making shopping quick and focused. Manage your home bar inventory by listing ingredients and available quantities for automated daily suggestions. * Smart Substitutions & Precision Scaling Get instant ingredient swap suggestions—like substituting light rum for gin—with notes on how flavor profiles change. Scale any recipe instantly by number of servings or liquid volume so your proportions remain accurate for any crowd size. * Custom Recipe Builder & Shared Shopping Lists Create your own unique recipes or tweak existing classics to match your personal taste. Add missing items directly from recipe cards to an in-app shopping list and share it instantly with friends or family. * Smart Search, Folders & Discovery Search easily by drink name, specific spirit, or style categories like tiki, punch, or highball. Organize your favorite cocktails into custom folders like Date Night or Summer Party. Use the Random Cocktail Generator to discover new flavors, explore popular trending drinks, or browse similar cocktail recommendations. View curated food and snack pairings designed to complement the flavor profile of your selected drink. Privacy Policy: https://pocketbartender.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://pocketbartender.app/tos/

Screenshots

Barsys4 screens
Mixology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mixology at 4.6 against Barsys's 3.6. Barsys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Mixology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Barsys asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixology holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Barsys's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mixology's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barsys ships an update every 2 weeks, Mixology fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barsys versus Mixology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarsysMixology
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (38 ratings)4.6 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3883 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBarsys LLCVincent Kiptirgei

Customer experience

Barsys

All ratings30 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%

Mixology

All ratings82 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Barsys

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mixology

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Barsys free?
Barsys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mixology free?
Mixology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barsys or Mixology?
Mixology is rated higher. Barsys averages 3.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Mixology averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.
Do Barsys or Mixology have ads?
Neither Barsys nor Mixology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barsys or Mixology?
Barsys ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mixology fortnightly. Most recently, Barsys was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mixology on October 22, 2026.

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