Comparison

Nimble Strong vs Homebrew

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

Head to head
About

Nimble Strong

Learn to mix classic cocktails and master mixology theory through an engaging video game. This interactive course teaches foundational bartending skills, recipe knowledge, and practical techniques, culminating in a printable certificate.

Highlights
  • Learn 70 classic cocktails
  • Master mixology theory
  • Understand glassware and techniques
  • Develop pour count intuition
  • Earn a bartender's certificate
  • Access recipe book and practice mode
Features
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Ridiculously fun video game that teaches you how to mix cocktails. Nimble Strong is endorsed by The New York Times, Polygon, Engadget, and 10,000+ customers. Nimble Strong: Bartender in Training is one of the most acclaimed iOS games ever created. It's a full-on bartending course that doubles as a video game. It features an interactive curriculum created by a top cocktail educator (Jeffery Lindenmuth) as well as a deep story and fun game play. Complete the game and you'll: (1) Learn how to mix 70 of the most influential cocktails ever created (2) Learn foundational mixology theory (3) Learn glassware basics, when to shake/stir/muddle, and why egg white is a staple (4) Develop an intuitive sense of pour counts (5) **Earn a customized, printable bartender's certificate** (6) Have a lifelong reference (recipe book) (7) Have a lifelong practice mode (survival mode) (8) Open the door to a new career or learn a valuable lifelong skill to show off at parties You'll have a blast. We've had many customers binge-play the game and complete it in one very long sitting (not recommended!). And because there are multiple story paths, it lends itself well to replay. Most bartending courses cost $300 or more and don't have Nimble's authorship pedigree or replay-ability. Here is a small sample of our reviews: The New York Times: "My sleeper pick for iPhone...great fun and very educational"Polygon Polygon: "Best iOS games for new owners. Essential." Joystiq "I honestly felt more educated at the end, and how many games can you say that about? 4.5 / 5 stars." GamePro Magazine "Surprises with its ability to educate as well as entertain" Engadget "It is quite literally a bartending school in game form, and the writing is just as brilliant as the touch-based gameplay and the fantastic art...My favorite iPhone game of 2010" Boing Boing "A video game to teach a specific skill with a good balance between twitch, recall, and narrative." Buttonless Print Book Featured as one of 60 'incredible' iPhone games App Store 4-Star Rating Apple Noteworthy. 10,000+ happy customers! Get started on learning a valuable and new lifelong skill! Buy Nimble Strong: Bartender in Training today!

About

Homebrew

Engage in a unique bartending simulation with challenging drink mixing and beer pouring puzzles. Master color sorting and pouring mechanics across over 1000 levels. Play offline at your own pace with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Water sort puzzle challenges
  • Beer pouring simulation
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Intuitive one-finger controls
  • Offline play
  • No time limits
Features
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Welcome to the ultimate bartending game experience! Dive into a unique blend of drink mixer challenges and beer pouring excitement. If you've ever dreamt of mastering the art of bartending acrobatics, this game is your perfect playground. HIGHLIGHTS • Water Sort Puzzle Challenges: Test your skills with intricate water sort puzzles that will keep you on your toes. • Beer Pouring Fun: Sort and pour the perfect pints! But remember, it's not as easy as it looks. FEATURES • Over 1000+ levels of water sorting bartending challenges. • Intuitive one-finger controls. • No time limits – play at your own pace. • Engaging puzzles ranging from easy to brain-teasingly hard. • Play offline – take your bartending skills anywhere! HOW TO PLAY • Select an empty drinking glass with a tap. • Choose another glass to pour your drink. • Master the art of color arrangement, filling glasses with the same color. • Complete levels and unlock more challenging beer pouring and drink mixing puzzles. Whether you're a budding bartender or just someone who loves a good drink mixer challenge, this game is for you. With its blend of beer pouring and water sort puzzle mechanics, you're in for hours of fun. So, put on your bartender apron and let's get pouring! CONTACT Cellcrowd is a small Dutch indie developer focused on developing quality apps and games for iPhone™ and iPad™ devices. For any questions or feedback, contact us at support@cellcrowd.com Terms & Conditions: https://www.cellcrowd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cellcrowd.com/privacy

Screenshots

Nimble Strong4 screens
Homebrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Homebrew at 4.6 against Nimble Strong's 4.1. Homebrew also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Nimble Strong's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 28). On price 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. Nimble Strong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Homebrew asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Homebrew holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Nimble Strong's written reviews are positive against 100% of Homebrew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, Homebrew every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nimble Strong versus Homebrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimble StrongHomebrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (109 ratings)4.6 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better28
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNimble Strong LLCDaniel Cornelis Johannes Maria van Geel

Customer experience

Nimble Strong

All ratings110 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral18.1%
Negative13.9%

Homebrew

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nimble Strong

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Cannot upgrade/play on newer iOS versions
  • App no longer supported/compatible with new iOS updates
  • Recipe errors (e.g., Scotch Fizz calling for rum)
  • Game fails even when recipe is followed correctly
  • Shaker function freezes
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  • Pina Colada drink fails due to garnish issue
  • Bee's Knees drink recipe incorrect (lime vs lemon juice)
  • Scotch Fizz recipe incorrect (rum instead of scotch)
  • Game crashes occasionally
  • Shaking motion not recognized
  • Pouring ice into two cups glitch
  • Lagging and crashing on older devices (e.g., iPhone 3G)
  • Double pouring animations lag, hang, and crash
  • Sound effects missing

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add more drinks/recipes
  • Create a sequel
  • Add iPad version
  • Add Retina support
  • Allow users to add custom drinks
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  • Improve recipe book browsing
  • Add rounds/game mode for faster learning
  • Add more story lines or branching paths
  • Add difficulty modes
  • Allow pouring multiple drinks with different fingers
  • Add blender functionality
  • Add actions like straining, making shots, making bombs
  • Allow user to blow into mic to extinguish flames
  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

Homebrew

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nimble Strong

One-time7
  • Tip Us A Planter's Punch$0.99
  • Cheat Unlock All Recipes$1.99
  • Cheat: Insta-Win Breather Tool$1.99
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  • Cheat: Story Fast Forward$1.99
  • Buy All Cheats$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Bonuses$5.99
None

Homebrew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nimble Strong free?
Nimble Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homebrew free?
Homebrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nimble Strong or Homebrew?
Homebrew is rated higher. Nimble Strong averages 4.1 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Homebrew averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Nimble Strong or Homebrew?
Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, and Homebrew every 4 months. Most recently, Nimble Strong was updated on September 19, 2026 and Homebrew on August 27, 2026.

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