# Bar Master! vs Tourism Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Tourism Idle at 3.3 against Bar Master!'s 2.4. Tourism Idle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Bar Master!'s advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bar Master! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tourism Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tourism Idle holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Bar Master!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Tourism Idle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bar Master! ships an update every 3 weeks, Tourism Idle daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Master! | Tourism Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-master/id1635842837/reviews) | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tourism-idle/id6670158571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 245 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) | [Pham Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/881929073) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-master/id1635842837)

Manage all aspects of your own bar, from serving drinks to expanding your business. Unlock new venues like nightclubs and restaurants, hire staff, and improve skills to become the ultimate bar owner. Develop your business acumen and grow the biggest bar in town.

**Highlights:** Manage bar operations, Expand and unlock new venues, Serve drinks to customers, Hire and manage staff, Improve skills, Host Happy Hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10K Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150K Cash | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2M Cash | $29.99 | one-time |


### Tourism Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tourism-idle/id6670158571)

Transform a polluted beach into a thriving tourist paradise by cleaning up trash, building facilities, and upgrading attractions. Strategically manage resources to unlock new levels and expand your resort into a top destination.

**Highlights:** Clean up polluted beaches, Build and upgrade resort facilities, Attract and manage tourists, Strategic resource management, Unlock new levels and attractions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar Master! free?

Bar Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tourism Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bar Master! or Tourism Idle?

Tourism Idle is rated higher. Bar Master! averages 2.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Tourism Idle averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bar Master! or Tourism Idle have ads?

Both Bar Master! and Tourism Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bar Master! or Tourism Idle?

Bar Master! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tourism Idle daily. Most recently, Bar Master! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tourism Idle on October 30, 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.*