# Backbar vs Sipmetry

The clearest difference is rating: Sipmetry at 5.0 against Backbar's 3.6. Sipmetry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Backbar's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Sipmetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backbar has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backbar | Sipmetry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbar/id1461796151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipmetry-cocktail-bartender/id6760887396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Backbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461796150) | [Cheng Chun Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886629701) |

## What reviewers say

### Backbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbar/id1461796151)

This application streamlines bar and restaurant management by simplifying inventory counting, vendor purchasing, and menu costing. It helps reduce costs and improve efficiency for beverage programs. Features include real-time syncing across devices, barcode scanning, and integration with over 1,300 beverage suppliers.

**Highlights:** Real-time inventory syncing, Barcode scanning for products, Streamlined vendor purchasing, Menu costing and pricing optimization, Digital invoice management, Staff education on beverages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sipmetry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipmetry-cocktail-bartender/id6760887396)

This app acts as your personal bartender, identifying your liquor bottles via camera and suggesting cocktails you can make. It learns your preferences to recommend new drinks and advises on which bottles to purchase next to expand your recipe options.

**Highlights:** AI bottle scanning, Personalized cocktail recommendations, Smart restock suggestions, Taste DNA profile, 130+ cocktail recipes, Shareable cocktail cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backbar free?

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

### Is Sipmetry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backbar or Sipmetry?

Sipmetry is rated higher. Backbar averages 3.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Sipmetry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backbar or Sipmetry have ads?

Backbar shows ads; Sipmetry does not.

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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.*