Comparison

Potion.bar vs Tip Calculator

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Tip Calculator

Features
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Calculate tips and split bills instantly! Tip Calculator – Split Bill Fast is the easiest way to calculate restaurant tips and divide bills with friends, family or coworkers. Whether you're in a group or dining solo, this clean and intuitive app helps you: Enter your bill and choose a tip percentage Add the number of people to split the total Instantly view tip amount, total and per person Ideal for travelers and locals alike No ads, no login, just simple math Make tipping stress-free wherever you are from the U.S. to abroad. Works offline, lightweight, and super fast.

Screenshots

Potion.bar4 screens
Tip Calculator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tip Calculator at none against Potion.bar's 2. Tip Calculator also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Potion.bar'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. Potion.bar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tip Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion.bar ships an update every 3 weeks, Tip Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Potion.bar versus Tip Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion.barTip Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (380 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings380 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAinbr, Inc.HONO (Lille)

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

Tip Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Potion.bar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$79.991 Year
None

Tip Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potion.bar free?
Potion.bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tip Calculator free?
Tip Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potion.bar or Tip Calculator have ads?
Tip Calculator shows ads; Potion.bar does not.
Which is updated more often, Potion.bar or Tip Calculator?
Potion.bar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tip Calculator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Potion.bar was updated on September 18, 2026 and Tip Calculator on June 1, 2026.

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