Cocktails App vs Stirfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cocktails App
Discover and craft over 1,000 cocktails with a comprehensive recipe database. Track your home bar inventory to get personalized drink recommendations based on available ingredients. Explore professional bartending tools and techniques to elevate your mixology skills.
- 1,000+ cocktail recipes
- Ingredient tracking for personalized recommendations
- Advanced search and filtering
- Professional bartending techniques
- Glassware and bar tools guide
- Offline recipe access (premium)
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Craft better drinks with a beautifully redesigned cocktail companion — 500 hand-picked recipes, a complete ingredient guide, and a smart My Bar. 500 HAND-PICKED RECIPES Every IBA official cocktail plus the most-loved classics and modern favorites. Clear step-by-step method, garnish and glassware for each, with ml and oz units. KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS — NEW A plain-English explanation of what every ingredient is — no more Googling the bottle — with tasting notes and how each is used behind the bar. MY BAR — WHAT CAN I MAKE? Add what you have at home and instantly see the cocktails you can mix right now. SEARCH & DISCOVER Filter by spirit, style and difficulty, or search by name or ingredient. A FRESH NEW LOOK A clean, modern redesign that is easier to read and a joy to browse. Perfect for home bartenders, party hosts, and anyone curious about cocktail culture. Download and start mixing tonight!
Stirfolio
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Cocktail Library is your personal bar guide with 250 carefully curated cocktail recipes from around the world. Each drink includes a beautiful photo, precise ingredients, and step-by-step mixing instructions. Categories: • Amaro/Bitters • Brandy • Desserts • Gin • Rum • Scotch • Sparkling Wine • Tequila • Vodka • Whiskey Features: • Browse a rich library of cocktails • Filter by category or ingredient • Save your favorites for quick access • Try your luck with the random cocktail picker — perfect for parties or inspiration Whether you’re a professional bartender or a curious enthusiast, Cocktail Library helps you craft perfect drinks every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cocktails App at none against Stirfolio's 1. Cocktails App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Stirfolio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Stirfolio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cocktails App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cocktails App ships an update every 9 days, Stirfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cocktails App | Stirfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (545 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 545 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | alfredo scarano | Semen Tatarinov |
Bugs and requests
Cocktails App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unclosable pop-up on app launch preventing access
- Feedback option gives an error
- Only the last added cocktail to 'my bar' shows
- Search field font color is too light and unreadable on iPhone 13 Pro
Requested features
9 requests- Add fundamental ingredients like lime
- Correct ingredient lists for specific cocktails
- Allow filtering by ingredients
- Provide app in multiple languages
- Option for premium version without ads
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- Offline saving of cocktails
- More personalized features
- Clarify functionality of the 'heart' icon
- Change search field font color to black
Stirfolio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cocktails App
No in-app purchases
Stirfolio
- Cocktail Codex Pro$8.99
Questions
Is Cocktails App free?
Is Stirfolio free?
Do Cocktails App or Stirfolio have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cocktails App or Stirfolio?
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