# Nimble Strong vs Bar Master!

The clearest difference is rating: Nimble Strong at 4.1 against Bar Master!'s 2.4. Nimble Strong also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). Bar Master!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nimble Strong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bar Master! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nimble Strong holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nimble Strong has 109 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Nimble Strong's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bar Master!'s.

Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, Bar Master! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nimble Strong | Bar Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786/reviews)** | [2.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-master/id1635842837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nimble Strong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375868659) | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) |

## What reviewers say

### Nimble Strong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Us A Planter's Punch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheat Unlock All Recipes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cheat: Insta-Win Breather Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cheat: Story Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Cheats | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game + Bonuses | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Educational and fun
- 🍸 Great for learning recipes
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wacky comic style storytelling
- 💡 Innovative and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ❌ Inaccurate recipes
- 📉 Outdated and unsupported
- 💰 Paid for but unusable

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more drinks/recipes
- Create a sequel
- Add iPad version
- Add Retina support
- Allow users to add custom drinks


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nimble Strong free?

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

### Is Bar Master! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nimble Strong or Bar Master!?

Nimble Strong is rated higher. Nimble Strong averages 4.1 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Bar Master! averages 2.4 from 19 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Nimble Strong or Bar Master!?

Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, and Bar Master! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nimble Strong was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bar Master! 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.*