# Potion.bar vs Tipxy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion.bar | Tipxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potionbar-whiskey-scanner/id1516194643/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipxy/id6642643476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ainbr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876709375) | [TIPXY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763336302) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion.bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potionbar-whiskey-scanner/id1516194643)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fantastic idea
- 👍 MSRP section is nice
- 👍 Auto-populated links to reviews are awesome
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly freezes
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App doesn't work after iOS 17 upgrade
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Hunting locations have old reports

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Tipxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipxy/id6642643476)

Discover unique and hard-to-find spirits across all categories. Explore a curated selection of craft beverages to expand your palate.

**Highlights:** Discover craft spirits, Explore hard-to-find beverages, Browse all spirit categories, Curated selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potion.bar free?

Potion.bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tipxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Potion.bar or Tipxy?

Tipxy is rated higher. Potion.bar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Tipxy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Potion.bar or Tipxy have ads?

Tipxy shows ads; Potion.bar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Potion.bar or Tipxy?

Potion.bar ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tipxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Potion.bar was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tipxy on September 16, 2026.

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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.*