Comparison

Bartender's Binder vs Ticket Star Printer

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

Head to head
About

Bartender's Binder

Manage bar inventory, recipes, and orders with this comprehensive tool. Track ingredients, create custom formulas, and generate batch cocktails. Simplify inventory counts and streamline ordering with vendor assignments and suggestions.

Highlights
  • Item/Ingredient Management
  • Formula/Recipe Management
  • Menu Management
  • Batching Calculations
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Ordering & Vendor Assignment
  • Shift Notes & Notifications
Features
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FEAURES Item/Ingredient Management Create a list of all your spirits, modifiers, garnishes, and other miscellaneous items to be used throughout the app in formulas, batching, inventory and ordering. Item management allows for multiple bottle size configurations with individual price and par level settings. Venders/distributor can also be assigned to simplify ordering. Modifiers BB has a simplified modifier area to store formulas for in-house cocktail components like syrups, tonics, and shrubs. These items are automatically added to your items list for use throughout the app. Formula/Recipe Management Build recipes in our intuitive interface and keep a searchable database of all your past and present cocktail formulas. Menu Management Formulas can be included in your Current Menu for daily use by you and your bartenders. As your menu changes, simply add or remove items and everyone will have the seasons specials at their fingertips. A "Featured" option allows for easy access of the formulas that are needed most often. Batching The BB batching feature will do all the required calculations to generate cocktail batches. You can batch by serving count, total volume, or by limiting ingredient. Volume is presented in ounces and milliliter, and base cost per serving and target prices are also calculated for each batch. Inventory Simplify, improve, and speed up inventory with BB. At a glance, see a breakdown of your total inventory and summaries by zone. Bottle Out A bottle out function is provided for those that wish to keep closer track of their virtual inventory between full physical inventories. Using this feature allows BB to show you an approximate real-time virtual inventory on all your spirits. It also improves the suggestions list when building orders. Ordering Build orders quickly with the ability to send them directly to your distributors. When an order is received, all items can be checked in to ensure the correct spirits were delivered and the proper amount was charged. Suggestions are also available based on your inventory and par levels per item. Shift Notes Shift notes can be entered quickly and are always visible on the main screen to communicate important details to employees about stock issues, specials, and important notices. Notifications Setup notifications so you and your team members can be notified when important actions take place within the app. BENEFITS Virtual Inventory Virtual inventory is a real-time, calculated inventory based on orders received and bottle out information since your last full inventory. This feature helps business owners keep closer track of their overall inventory day to day and allows BB to build a suggestion list during order creation. Costing Plug in your cost for each item and BB can provide cost and price details throughout the app. Formulas and batching will display a base cost and a target sales price based on your target cost of goods. Backup All your data is synced between your devices and securely stored on BB servers. Don't worry about losing the formulas you have worked hard to create.

About

Ticket Star Printer

Features
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Optimize your point-of-sale (POS) operations with Ticket Star Printer, the comprehensive utility for seamless setup and management of Star Micronics printers and peripherals. Designed for efficiency, this app streamlines the configuration process, ensuring your devices are ready for immediate use. Key Features: - Effortless Printer Setup: Quickly search for and connect to supported Star POS printers, including models like mC-Label3, mC-Print3, mC-Print2, mPOP, TSP100IV, TSP100III, and the Wireless LAN Unit. - Comprehensive Device Management: Access and modify various printer settings such as memory switches, interface configurations (Bluetooth, Network, USB), and cloud service integrations (Star CloudPRNT, Star Micronics Cloud Service). - Peripheral Device Support: Manage and test connected devices like cash drawers, buzzers, barcode readers, customer displays, and melody speakers to ensure optimal performance. - Diagnostic Tools: Perform printer tests, check device status, execute self-printing functions, and run print jobs to verify operational readiness. - Firmware Updates: Keep your devices up-to-date with the latest firmware to maintain peak performance and compatibility. - Access to Online Manuals: Utilize direct links to online manuals for troubleshooting and in-depth guidance, ensuring you have the support needed to resolve any issues promptly. Ideal for businesses seeking to enhance their POS system efficiency, Ticket Star Printer offers a user-friendly interface and robust functionality to meet your operational needs. For more information, visit the developer's website or view the app on the App Store.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bartender's Binder at none against Ticket Star Printer's 1. Bartender's Binder also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ticket Star Printer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Ticket Star Printer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Bartender's Binder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bartender's Binder ships an update every 12 months, Ticket Star Printer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Bartender's Binder versus Ticket Star Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBartender's BinderTicket Star Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrue Development LLCTran Hoa

In-app purchases

None

Bartender's Binder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ticket Star Printer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Version$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Bartender's Binder free?
Bartender's Binder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ticket Star Printer free?
Ticket Star Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bartender's Binder or Ticket Star Printer have ads?
Ticket Star Printer shows ads; Bartender's Binder does not.
Which is updated more often, Bartender's Binder or Ticket Star Printer?
Bartender's Binder ships an update every 12 months, and Ticket Star Printer every 2 months. Most recently, Bartender's Binder was updated on July 21, 2026 and Ticket Star Printer on September 17, 2026.

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