Vagabond Wines vs Simmons Bars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vagabond Wines
Explore and dispense a wide variety of wines on tap directly from your phone. Earn loyalty points, unlock exclusive rewards, and discover new favorites with tasting notes and event updates.
- Self-pour wine dispensing
- Loyalty rewards program
- Exclusive perks and discounts
- First-time user bonus
- Event and tasting updates
- Wine pairing suggestions
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Embark on a unique wine journey with the new Vagabond Wines App, your personal gateway to self-pour wines, exclusive rewards, and loyalty perks at Vagabond. Designed for wine lovers and explorers alike, our app lets you explore a vast selection of award-winning wines on tap, pouring as much or as little as you like – all from the convenience of your phone. App Highlights: - Self-Pour Convenience: Simply open the app, choose your wine, and pour directly from our taps. Explore flavours from around the world at your own pace! - Loyalty Rewards: Earn loyalty points with each pour and enjoy exclusive perks as you progress. Every glass brings you closer to special rewards and discounts. - First-Time Bonus: New users enjoy £10 off their first glass! Perfect for discovering new favourites on your first visit. - Events and Pairing Tips: Access updates on special events, tastings, and pairing suggestions to make each visit unforgettable. With the Vagabond Wines App, every visit is an adventure, and every glass is a chance to earn. Download now to start pouring, exploring, and earning at Vagabond!
Simmons Bars
Unlock exclusive happy hour deals and earn rewards at over 22 locations. Get extra time, discounted drinks, and chances to win prizes. Upgrade for unlimited benefits and free entry.
- Extra happy hour minutes weekly
- Discounted drinks and spirits
- Earn digital coins for rewards
- Spin Lucky Slot Bandit for prizes
- Exclusive monthly offers
- Venue finder and event listings
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Download the Simmons Bars app and unlock the power. Get an extra 60 minutes of Simmons Bars' award-winning happy hour every week. Including 2-4-1 cocktails, £2.50 for spirits and mixers, £3 for glasses of wine, and so much more! GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF LONDON'S BEST HAPPY HOUR! Get a weekly Power Hour that gives you an extra hour of Happy Hour at any Simmons Bar until midnight, Sunday - Thursday. POWER UP YOUR ACCOUNT Upgrade to a paid membership for just £4.99 a month and enjoy unlimited Power Hours every day - including the weekend - double coins for use on the Bandit, plus free entry to any Simmons Bar! EARN REWARDS & WIN PRIZES Earn digital coins just for partying at Simmons Bars. Use your coins to spin the Lucky Slot Bandit and win prizes to use on your next visit. Win everything from money off to limited edition merch! FREE DRINKS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Get exclusive monthly offers right in the palm of your hand and redeem your promo codes in-app for free drinks and exclusive discounts. WHAT'S ON & VENUE FINDER Plan your next visit with our convenient venue finder and what's on pages; with over 22 bars across London, you're never too far from your next night out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Simmons Bars at free against Vagabond Wines's free with in-app purchases. Simmons Bars also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vagabond Wines | Simmons Bars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vagabond Wines Ltd. | Nightlight Leisure LTD |
Customer experience
Vagabond Wines
Simmons Bars
In-app purchases
Vagabond Wines
No in-app purchases
Simmons Bars
No in-app purchases
