Potion.bar vs Tipxy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Potion.bar
Scan whiskey bottles to instantly access tasting notes, community reviews, and price comparisons. Discover new spirits, find local availability, and make informed purchasing decisions with curated recommendations.
- Scan and identify whiskey bottles
- Explore tasting notes and flavor profiles
- Read community reviews and ratings
- Compare prices from online and local retailers
- Find bottles at nearby shops and bars
- Get curated whiskey recommendations
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Discover whiskey with Potion.bar. Scan any bottle with your camera to identify it fast—then explore tasting notes, reviews, ratings, and price comparisons so you can choose your next pour with confidence. What you can do: - Scan & identify bottles: Recognize bottles from the label and pull up key details in seconds. - Explore tasting notes: Learn flavor profiles, style, and distillery background. - Read reviews & ratings: See what the community thinks before you buy. - Compare prices: Check online and local retailer listings (where available) to spot good deals. - Find bottles near you: Discover whiskeys at shops, bars, and distilleries in your area. - Curated recommendations: Browse picks for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re identifying a mystery bottle, deciding between two bourbons, or hunting for a better price, Potion.bar helps you explore more and guess less. Note: Product information, pricing, and availability can vary by region and retailer. Potion.bar Premium (optional subscription) Premium unlocks deal alerts for bottles you track, every store location and price behind a listing, full price history with low, median and high, Fair Price and expert-score detail, and advanced value filters. - Premium Monthly: $7.99 per month - Premium Yearly: $79.99 per year Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://potion.bar/privacy Terms of Use: https://potion.bar/terms
Tipxy
Discover unique and hard-to-find spirits across all categories. Explore a curated selection of craft beverages to expand your palate.
- Discover craft spirits
- Explore hard-to-find beverages
- Browse all spirit categories
- Curated selection
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Looking for hard to find Spirits? Tipxy focuses on craft and hard to find spirits in every spirit category.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tipxy at 5.0 against Potion.bar's 4.2. Tipxy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Potion.bar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (380 vs 4). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Potion.bar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tipxy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tipxy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion.bar has 380 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Potion.bar ships an update every 4 weeks, Tipxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Potion.bar | Tipxy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (380 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 380 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ainbr, Inc. | TIPXY LLC |
Customer experience
Potion.bar
Tipxy
Bugs and requests
Potion.bar
Reported bugs
10 issues- App freezes and requires closing
- App goes in circles after iOS 17 upgrade
- App hangs or crashes, difficult to navigate back
- Hunting locations show reports over a year old
- Nothing listed for Alabama
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- Search only populates results for Austin and Dallas, Texas
- Hunting spots just spin with no results
- Searches yield no results
- App crashes every time a bottle is selected
- Search function for bottles never worked
Requested features
9 requests- Fix app after iOS 17 upgrade
- Improve stability and prevent crashes
- Update hunting location data with recent reports
- Provide incentives for user contributions
- Expand coverage to include more states/areas (e.g., Houston, Alabama)
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- Work with distributors for delivery information
- Market the app to stores to encourage stock tracking
- Improve search functionality for common items
- Allow searching by local area
Tipxy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Potion.bar
- Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$79.991 Year
Tipxy
No in-app purchases
