Comparison

Bar Control vs Idle Drinks Factory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bar Control

Features
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Will you be a good cafe manager?  You must meet the intense customer demands and serve the drinks they want in a timely and correct manner.  Many customers may request different things at the same time. Open your eyes and submit the demands correctly.  When you become a good cafe manager, your customers and orders will increase.  Keep playing to increase your progress and earnings!

About

Idle Drinks Factory

Build and manage a drink factory, creating custom beverages by combining ingredients. Hire skilled staff to boost production and income, and upgrade your machines to expand your business. This simulation game offers addictive gameplay for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Highlights
  • Create and customize drinks
  • Hire and manage staff with unique skills
  • Upgrade machines and production
  • Earn money to expand business
  • Addictive idle gameplay
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop controls
Features
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Get ready to quench your thirst for success in Idle Drink Factory! This addictive game lets you create and customize a variety of delicious drinks by placing ingredients into machines. With each new machine, you can create more delicious drinks, earning money that you can use to hire staff to help with the tasks. Choose your staff wisely, as each member has their own set of skills and abilities. Some can speed up production, while others can boost the income of your factory. As you grow your business, you can buy powerful upgrades that enhance your machines, staff, and production. With easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay, Idle Drink Factory is the perfect game for anyone who loves simulation and idle games. Download now and start mixing your way to the top! HOW TO PLAY Move around by dragging your finger on the screen. Collect the necessary ingredients and place them into the machines in order to make drinks. Drop the drinks at the selling table to get rewarded some cash. JOIN THE FULL FAT COMMUNITY Like: http://facebook.com/fullfatgames

Screenshots

Bar Control4 screens
Idle Drinks Factory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bar Control at none against Idle Drinks Factory's shown. Bar Control also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Idle Drinks Factory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar Control ships an update every 7 months, Idle Drinks Factory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bar Control versus Idle Drinks Factory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBar ControlIdle Drinks Factory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB181 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCore Game StudioFull Fat Productions Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Bar Control

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Drinks Factory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar Control free?
Bar Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Drinks Factory free?
Idle Drinks Factory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar Control or Idle Drinks Factory have ads?
Idle Drinks Factory shows ads; Bar Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar Control or Idle Drinks Factory?
Bar Control ships an update every 7 months, and Idle Drinks Factory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bar Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and Idle Drinks Factory on October 24, 2026.

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