Comparison

Potion.bar vs Bourbon Bro

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 and find local availability to make informed purchasing decisions.

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
  • Receive 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

Bourbon Bro

This app is a comprehensive guide for bourbon and rye enthusiasts, offering an extensive bottle database, collection management tools, and community updates. Premium features include real-time pricing, collection valuation, and auction tracking.

Highlights
  • Extensive bottle database
  • Collection management
  • Exclusive producer content
  • Events and news updates
  • Real-time pricing data
  • Collection valuation
  • Auction watchlist
Features
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Bourbon Bro is the premier companion for American Bourbon and Rye enthusiasts. Whether you’re a collector, investor, or casual fan, Bourbon Bro delivers unmatched depth, accuracy, and usability. Key Features - Unparalleled Bottle Database — Discover bourbons and ryes ranging from iconic distilleries to small-batch producers you won't see in other apps. - Collection Management — Import and organize your entire collection with customizable field mapping for a perfect fit. - Exclusive Partnerships — Access details on unique bottles sourced directly from independent producers. - Events & News — Stay connected with the bourbon community through curated updates on upcoming tastings, releases, and festivals. Premium Features (subscription required) - Real-Time Pricing — Access live market data with direct links to recent bottle sales to understand the true value of any bottle. - Collection Valuation — See the total worth of your collection, updated regularly with the latest pricing data. - Auction Watchlist — Track live auction bottles you're eyeing with real-time price updates and end-time countdowns so you never miss a deal. Why Bourbon Bro? No other whiskey app combines precise pricing data, exclusive content, and powerful collection management into one seamless experience. Bourbon Bro is built for true enthusiasts who want clarity, control, and access to the most complete bourbon reference available. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Bourbon Bro offers auto-renewable subscription purchases. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bourbon-bro.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Potion.bar4 screens
Bourbon Bro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bourbon Bro at 100% against Potion.bar's 29%. Bourbon Bro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Potion.bar's advantage is ratings volume (380 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Bourbon Bro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bourbon Bro 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Potion.bar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bourbon Bro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Potion.bar versus Bourbon Bro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion.barBourbon Bro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (380 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings380 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAinbr, Inc.Bourbon Bro, LLC

Customer experience

Potion.bar

All ratings380 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

Bourbon Bro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bourbon Bro

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
2 purchases

Bourbon Bro

Subscriptions2
  • Bourbon Bro Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Bourbon Bro Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Potion.bar free?
Potion.bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bourbon Bro free?
Bourbon Bro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Potion.bar or Bourbon Bro?
Bourbon Bro is rated higher. Potion.bar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Bourbon Bro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Potion.bar or Bourbon Bro have ads?
Neither Potion.bar nor Bourbon Bro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion.bar or Bourbon Bro?
Potion.bar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bourbon Bro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Potion.bar was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bourbon Bro on November 5, 2026.

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