Bar vs Bartinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bar
Connects bartenders seeking flexible work with bars and restaurants needing staff. Create profiles, list availability, and find short-term gigs or permanent positions. Ideal for bar owners, managers, and bartenders of all experience levels.
- Customizable bartender profiles
- Bar owner/manager profiles
- Shift availability calendar
- POS system information
- Short-term and event staffing
- Experience and skill listing
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There has been a major shift in the last couple of years on the way the employment work force and businesses prioritize and define what it means to accept and offer work today. Flexibility, on both sides, is a prime motivating and in many cases the determining factor for forming a job connection. According to the Statista Research Firm, this is especially true in the hospitality industry where the unemployment rate in the U.S. is at 6.1 percent, double the national average. A main reason for the attrition is due to many restaurants and bars either closing or downsizing. Yet, according to recent Bureau of Labor statistics there are over 1.5 million unfilled positions at hotels, bars and restaurants with bartending leading the way. Today, there is a platform which seamlessly connects bartenders seeking adaptable work schedules with bar owners who need them. Introducing, the Bar-bak APP. The Bar-bak app allows for bartenders and bar owners or managers to find each other via their own customized profiles. It is easy to use. Bartenders simply create their portfolio by including a photo, location, experience, skill sets and availability. Separately, bar, restaurant and hotel managers also create their profile by also including a photo, location as well as the type of POS system used, a calendar for the shifts needed, dress code and more. Once a connection is made the hiring process begins. Additionally, Bar-bak has the added benefit for traveling bartenders seeking to earn extra money as well as bars seeking short term help during their peak hours. The Bar-bak app is also perfect for private parties and events seeking bartenders for hire. Bar-bak is the creation of Sibel-Judi, a bartender with over 10 years experience. She states, “I created Bar-bak because I saw a need to bring together bartenders and bar owners everywhere. Bar-bak will help experienced or new bartenders find work while helping many bars and hotels keep their lights on. This is a win-win situation.” Whether you are a college student, seasoned bartender or bar owner, download the Bar-bak app on iOS today for your free one-month trial period. Bar-bak has your back. Terms & Conditions: https://barbakapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://barbakapp.com/privacy-policy/
Bartinder
This app connects bartenders with local gig opportunities and helps event hosts find and hire qualified bartenders. Users can create profiles, set availability, and communicate directly to arrange event details.
- Find local bartending opportunities
- Create bartender profiles
- Post event details to hire bartenders
- In-app chat for communication
- Location-based gig matching
- Maximize earning potential
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Are you a bartender? Say goodbye to limited hours and small checks. Use our platform to find local bartending opportunities that fit around your schedule! Promote yourself with a simple profile and start earning today. Set your location and nearby bartending opportunities will become available for you to choose from. You deserve to maximize your earning potential. Our app helps you locate events and increase your earning opportunity. Treat yourself to a night out with the extra tips! Want to hire a bartender? Say goodbye to not knowing how to find or hire a quality local bartender. Input all the major details of your event so that a bartender can be located for you! You deserve the best bartending experience! Our app helps you locate certified bartenders and increase your chances of an excellent experience. With the chat feature you can map out all your bartending needs prior to the day of the event! Is there something you did not think of? Do not worry, you have until the day of your event to chat with your bartender to iron out all the details! "Bartinder App" subscription "Remove all ads from the App". "Bartinder App" plans: 1. Title; Monthly Subscription Length of Subscription: 1 month Price of Subscription : $29.99 2. Title; Yearly Subscription Length of Subscription: 1 year Price of Subscription : $179.99 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.thebartinderapp.com/termsandconditions Privacy policy: https://www.thebartinderapp.com/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bar at 60% against Bartinder's 0%. Bar also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Bartinder's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Bartinder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bar ships an update every 2 weeks, Bartinder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bar | Bartinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sibel-Judi Marks | Bartinder LLC |
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Bar
Bartinder
In-app purchases
Bar
- Monthly Package$1.991 Month
Bartinder
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$119.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$179.991 Year







