Drinks and Cocktails vs BARTENDER®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drinks and Cocktails
Discover and create a curated selection of popular drinks and cocktails with simple, concise instructions. Easily find recipes based on available spirits or save your favorites for quick access.
- Spin-to-discover recipes
- Search by spirit
- Add to favorites
- Simple, concise instructions
- Unit conversion (oz, ml, cl)
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Free drink and cocktail recipes at the spin of a dial. Browse the list to discover new drinks, or search for a specific one. Quickly add and remove cocktails to your favorites to easily find that perfect drink next time. Working with a limited bar? Search for drinks by the spirits that are on-hand. Instead of 1,000's of recipes you've never heard of, Drinks and Cocktails hand-picks and edits each recipe to include only the most valuable drinks and keeps instructions simple and concise, avoiding bar tender jargon and confusing units. Drinks and Cocktails offers recipes using ounces, millilitres or centimetres, using your device's locale to automatically select the correct units for you.
BARTENDER®
Discover thousands of cocktail recipes, expert tips, and industry trends. This app is your ultimate guide for crafting drinks at home or managing a professional bar. Explore articles, product reviews, and access digital magazine issues.
- Searchable cocktail recipe database
- Trending and seasonal drink discovery
- In-depth articles on bartending techniques
- Expert reviews and product recommendations
- Digital BARTENDER Magazine access
- Online merchandise store
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The Bartender.com mobile app is your ultimate cocktail companion, whether you're a professional mixologist, an aspiring home bartender, or simply someone who loves great drinks. With a comprehensive cocktail recipe database, expert insights, and curated content, the app serves as the go-to resource for all things bartending. Explore thousands of cocktail recipes, discover new trends, seasonal drinks, and in-depth articles on everything from bar management to cocktail culture. Whether you’re crafting cocktails at home or running a busy bar, the Bartender.com app provides all the tools, inspiration, and knowledge you need. You can also browse exclusive content for industry professionals, shop for bartending gear and branded merchandise, and access the latest issues of BARTENDER Magazine on the go. The app features a searchable cocktail recipe database where you can access thousands of cocktail recipes with detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and expert tips. Stay up-to-date with trending and seasonal cocktails to discover new drinks and innovations in the cocktail world. Read top-rated articles organized by category, tag, or type, including bartender techniques, bar management tips, and industry news. The app also provides in-depth resources for bartenders, mixologists, bar owners, and investors, as well as tips and tricks for amateur bartenders looking to enhance their at-home cocktail skills. Explore expert reviews and recommendations for bartending products, from commercial tools to home bar accessories. Additionally, you can access the latest digital editions of BARTENDER Magazine, available for viewing and downloading directly within the app. Finally, shop for exclusive Bartender.com-branded merchandise, from apparel to bartending essentials. With a perfect blend of expert advice, innovative cocktail recipes, and industry knowledge, the Bartender.com app is an essential tool for anyone who loves great drinks or works in the bartending and hospitality industries. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft, discover new products, or stay ahead of the trends, the Bartender.com app has you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BARTENDER® at 4.7 against Drinks and Cocktails's 4.3. BARTENDER® also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Drinks and Cocktails's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BARTENDER® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 40 respectively.
Drinks and Cocktails ships an update every 5 months, BARTENDER® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drinks and Cocktails | BARTENDER® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (85 ratings) | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Genetic Mistakes Software Inc. | BARTENDER Media LLC |
Customer experience
Drinks and Cocktails
BARTENDER®
In-app purchases
Drinks and Cocktails
No in-app purchases
BARTENDER®
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Drinks and Cocktails free?
Is BARTENDER® free?
Which has better reviews, Drinks and Cocktails or BARTENDER®?
Do Drinks and Cocktails or BARTENDER® have ads?
Which is updated more often, Drinks and Cocktails or BARTENDER®?
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