# Summit Event Manager vs Bourboneur

The clearest difference is rating: Summit Event Manager at 5.0 against Bourboneur's 2.0. Summit Event Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Bourboneur's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 4) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bourboneur sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Summit Event Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Summit Event Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bourboneur has 122 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Summit Event Manager ships an update every 3 months, Bourboneur every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summit Event Manager | Bourboneur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-event-manager/id1630382784/reviews)** | [2.0 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourboneur/id6503428230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prabhaat, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084354042) | [Nicholas Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757866409) |

## What reviewers say

### Summit Event Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-event-manager/id1630382784)

This app helps brand ambassadors manage promotional events. It allows users to bid on events, block unavailable dates, access event details, get directions, and communicate with stores. Users can also check in/out, and upload event summaries and photos.

**Highlights:** Bid on upcoming events, Blackout unavailable dates, View event product information, Get turn-by-turn directions, Call stores directly, Simple check-in/check-out, Upload event photos and recaps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bourboneur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourboneur/id6503428230)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and value your bourbon collection with this app. It offers a comprehensive database for bottle valuation, market trend analysis, and personalized drink recommendations based on flavor profiles. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and explore the world of brown spirits.

**Highlights:** Bourbon Blue Book valuation tool, Secondary Market Index tracking, Wheel of Destiny drink selector, Flavor Explorer for personalized recommendations, Community of bourbon enthusiasts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for pricing hands down. No one compares.
- 🚀 Consistent and up to date pricing
- 👍 Worth every penny
- 👍 Warm/polished and very functional app
- 👍 Comprehensive bourbon price guide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Going from free to paid is wild
- 👎 Not worth the price
- 👎 Crazy expensive & bad experience
- 👎 Bait and switch

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow sku scanning to add bottles
- Allow adding bottles in multiples
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summit Event Manager free?

Summit Event Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bourboneur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summit Event Manager or Bourboneur?

Summit Event Manager is rated higher. Summit Event Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bourboneur averages 2.0 from 122 ratings.

### Do Summit Event Manager or Bourboneur have ads?

Neither Summit Event Manager nor Bourboneur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summit Event Manager or Bourboneur?

Summit Event Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Bourboneur every 6 weeks. Most recently, Summit Event Manager was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bourboneur on October 12, 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.*