# Pintxos vs Bourbonator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bourbonator at 100% against Pintxos's 41%. Bourbonator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Pintxos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bourbonator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pintxos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bourbonator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pintxos has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pintxos's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bourbonator's.

Pintxos ships an update every 3 weeks, Bourbonator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pintxos | Bourbonator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pintxos/id1437274784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbonator/id6777819389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CRM DL CRM S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788667120) | [Ryan Vervack](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777819391) |

## What reviewers say

### Pintxos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pintxos/id1437274784)

Discover the 99 best pintxos in San Sebastian, curated by Michelin-starred chefs. Find bars, check opening times, view ingredients, and get directions. Save your favorites and explore suggested routes.

**Highlights:** 99 best pintxos list, Selected by Michelin-starred chefs, Bar locations and opening times, Pintxo ingredients and preparation, Navigation to bars, Save and share favorites, Suggested pintxo routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bourbonator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbonator/id6777819389)

Log your whiskey experiences, rate your favorite pours, and discover new bottles with personalized recommendations. Connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts, track your collection, and build a wishlist of future tastings. Explore detailed profiles and tasting notes for a wide range of spirits.

**Highlights:** Log tastings with ratings, notes, and photos, Personal cellar and wishlist management, Personalized whiskey recommendations, Explore distillery profiles and expression details, Connect with other whiskey enthusiasts, AI-powered bottle identification (Pro feature), Flavor profile visualization (Pro feature)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Bourbonator Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pintxos free?

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

### Is Bourbonator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pintxos or Bourbonator?

Bourbonator is rated higher. Pintxos averages 1.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Bourbonator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pintxos or Bourbonator have ads?

Pintxos shows ads; Bourbonator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pintxos or Bourbonator?

Pintxos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bourbonator daily. Most recently, Pintxos was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bourbonator on October 12, 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.*