# Bevvy vs Open Bar Review

The clearest difference is rating: Open Bar Review at 5.0 against Bevvy's 4.3. Open Bar Review also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Bevvy's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Open Bar Review holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bevvy has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bevvy ships an update fortnightly, Open Bar Review every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bevvy | Open Bar Review |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bevvy/id1562966762/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-bar-review/id1616101159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bevvy Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586962935) | [jason hanrahan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616101161) |

## What reviewers say

### Bevvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bevvy/id1562966762)

Explore the world of whisky with this comprehensive digital companion. Scan bottle labels for instant information, manage your collection, and discover new favorites. Personalized recommendations cater to all levels of whisky appreciation.

**Highlights:** Scan whisky bottle labels, Manage whisky collection, Curate favorite drams lists, Personalized recommendations, Discover new whiskies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for whisky lovers
- 👍 Useful for cataloging collection
- 👍 Provides good information & facts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Good for learning about whisky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Outdated information/prices
- 😞 Inaccurate price guides
- 😞 Limited database for non-UK/Bourbon
- 😞 Poor user interface
- 😞 Difficult to add to cart/purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding bottles
- Cannot add bottles to a list
- No button to submit review on iPhone
- Login/registration issues
- Scanning not working

**Requested features**

- Allow adding duplicate bottles
- Ability to reorder lists
- Search 'My Lists' for specific criteria (region, category, price, rating)
- Add a 'save' button for reviews
- Add a home button for easier navigation


### Open Bar Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-bar-review/id1616101159)

Log and rate your favorite bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches. Share your tasting notes and discoveries with friends in a social drink review community. Discover new spirits through shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Log drink favorites, Rate spirits, Add descriptions, Share with friends, Social review experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bevvy free?

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

### Is Open Bar Review free?

Open Bar Review is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bevvy or Open Bar Review?

Open Bar Review is rated higher. Bevvy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Open Bar Review averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bevvy or Open Bar Review have ads?

Neither Bevvy nor Open Bar Review shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bevvy or Open Bar Review?

Bevvy ships an update fortnightly, and Open Bar Review every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bevvy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Open Bar Review on November 3, 2026.

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