# WhenAvailable vs the BARTR

The clearest difference is rating: the BARTR at 5.0 against WhenAvailable's 4.3. the BARTR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). WhenAvailable's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhenAvailable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $37.99 per year. the BARTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

the BARTR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhenAvailable has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WhenAvailable ships an update monthly, the BARTR every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhenAvailable | the BARTR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenavailable/id1552751218/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bartr/id6748591020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhenAvailable LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552751220) | [Nader M Shehadeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826454088) |

## What reviewers say

### WhenAvailable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenavailable/id1552751218)

Easily find the best date and time for group events. Suggest multiple options and let attendees vote, or RSVP to invitations. Guests don't need the app to participate.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited polls, Invite guests via email or link, Real-time poll results, Add themes to polls, RSVP to invitations, Guest group storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $37.99 | per year |
| OneTime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### the BARTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bartr/id6748591020)

This platform allows users to exchange services and skills directly with each other, bypassing traditional currency. Create a profile, list your offerings, find what you need, and communicate to arrange trades. A secure fallback system helps ensure fairness in exchanges.

**Highlights:** Skill-based service exchange, Verified user profiles, Direct user chat, Secure transaction fallback, Community-driven platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhenAvailable free?

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

### Is the BARTR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhenAvailable or the BARTR?

the BARTR is rated higher. WhenAvailable averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while the BARTR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WhenAvailable or the BARTR have ads?

Neither WhenAvailable nor the BARTR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhenAvailable or the BARTR?

WhenAvailable ships an update monthly, and the BARTR every 3 weeks. Most recently, WhenAvailable was updated on October 7, 2026 and the BARTR on October 7, 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.*