Comparison

Cocktails App vs Stirfolio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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!

About

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.

Screenshots

Cocktails App4 screens
Stirfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stirfolio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cocktails App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cocktails App ships an update every 9 days, Stirfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cocktails App versus Stirfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCocktails AppStirfolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (545 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings545 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB153 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developeralfredo scaranoSemen 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

None

Cocktails App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stirfolio

One-time1
  • Cocktail Codex Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Cocktails App free?
Cocktails App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stirfolio free?
Stirfolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cocktails App or Stirfolio have ads?
Cocktails App shows ads; Stirfolio does not.
Which is updated more often, Cocktails App or Stirfolio?
Cocktails App ships an update every 9 days, and Stirfolio weekly. Most recently, Cocktails App was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stirfolio on October 30, 2026.

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