# Proof vs Bartender

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proof at none against Bartender's 2. Proof also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Bartender's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bartender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Proof asks for nothing beyond the download.

Proof holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bartender has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proof ships an update every 3 weeks, Bartender every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proof | Bartender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proof-drinks/id1316944427/reviews)** | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender-cocktail-drinks/id1583184686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **23** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apercu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017047337) | [NANOMAG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478001054) |

## What reviewers say

### Proof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proof-drinks/id1316944427)

Discover a vast collection of cocktail recipes and curated drink ideas. Explore detailed instructions and ingredients to craft your favorite beverages at home.

**Highlights:** Extensive cocktail collection, Detailed recipes, Ingredient lists, Drink inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bartender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender-cocktail-drinks/id1583184686)

Discover and create a wide variety of cocktails with this app. Features include a random recipe generator, search by category or keyword, and the ability to save favorites. Perfect for home mixologists and party hosts.

**Highlights:** Random cocktail generator, Search recipes by category, Save favorite drinks, Keyword search for 500+ recipes, Offline recipe access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proof free?

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

### Is Bartender free?

Bartender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proof or Bartender?

Proof is rated higher. Proof averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bartender averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Proof or Bartender have ads?

Bartender shows ads; Proof does not.

### Which is updated more often, Proof or Bartender?

Proof ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bartender every 20 months. Most recently, Proof was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bartender on October 1, 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.*