# Bar vs Bartinder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar | Bartinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartinder/id6502832300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sibel-Judi Marks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660563041) | [Bartinder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553047932) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-bak/id1662347329)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable bartender profiles, Bar owner/manager profiles, Shift availability calendar, POS system information, Short-term and event staffing, Experience and skill listing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package | $1.99 | per month |


### Bartinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartinder/id6502832300)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar free?

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

### Is Bartinder free?

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

### Do Bar or Bartinder have ads?

Neither Bar nor Bartinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bar or Bartinder?

Bar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bartinder every 8 days. Most recently, Bar was updated on July 5, 2026 and Bartinder on June 5, 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.*