Unicorn Auctions vs Barrel Blends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unicorn Auctions
Discover and acquire exceptionally rare bottles of aged bourbon, single malt scotch, Japanese whisky, and more. This platform serves as a full-service marketplace to buy and sell coveted spirits, allowing users to preview, watch, and bid in auctions globally.
- Buy and sell rare spirits
- Preview and bid in auctions
- Follow desired bottles
- Receive bidding notifications
- Track bidding history
- Access global spirit auctions
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Get access to the most famous and extremely rare bottles of: - Aged Bourbon - Single Malt Scotch - Japanese Whisky - & Much More! The Unicorn Auctions app is a full-service marketplace to buy and sell rare spirits, where you can preview, watch & bid in our auctions from anywhere in the world. The app allows you to: - register for free - follow the bottles you’re interested in - get notifications if there is action on your items - track bidding and history - access the rarest spirits in the world!
Barrel Blends
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The Wine and Spirits ordering app of Barrel Blends. Serving customers in Bridgeton, Affton and Valley Park in Missouri. With the App you can browse for the Wines and Spirits available in the store and also order a delivery or pickup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Unicorn Auctions at none against Barrel Blends's shown. Unicorn Auctions also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Barrel Blends's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Unicorn Auctions ships an update every 2 weeks, Barrel Blends every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unicorn Auctions | Barrel Blends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Unicorn Auctions LLC | Ace Beverages LLC |
Bugs and requests
Unicorn Auctions
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes near auction end
- Bidding issues and delays
- Inconsistent search functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to combine shipping for multiple purchases
- More detailed bottle information in search results
Barrel Blends
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unicorn Auctions
No in-app purchases
Barrel Blends
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Unicorn Auctions free?
Is Barrel Blends free?
Do Unicorn Auctions or Barrel Blends have ads?
Which is updated more often, Unicorn Auctions or Barrel Blends?
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