Nimble Strong vs Jiggerless Bartender Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Jiggerless Bartender Training
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Ditch the Jigger. Master the Pour. Turn your smartphone into a professional pour spout! Jiggerless is the ultimate free pour training game and bartending simulator that uses your phone’s internal axis sensors to track your real-world pouring motions. Whether you are an aspiring mixologist, a veteran bartender looking to sharpen your skills, or a casual gamer looking for a cocktail mixing game, Jiggerless tests your accuracy without wasting a single drop. Inspired by the fast-paced environment of real bars, Jiggerless solves the mess, cost, and product waste of learning how to free-pour by turning precision training into a fun arcade game. Key Features: > Real-Motion Tech: Tip, tilt, and rotate your phone just like a real bottle. The advanced sensor tracking registers your exact pouring angle and duration. > High-Volume Arcade Game Mode: Step behind the virtual bar! Orders are flying in, and the clock is ticking. Mix the right ingredients, hit the exact counts, and serve them correctly. One bad pour, wrong ingredient, or sloppy service, and your shift is over. > Custom Viscosity Calibration: Use the calibration screen to adjust fluid dynamics and pour speeds to match different real-world spirits, syrups, and liqueurs. > Zero Waste Training: Master the classic 4-count, 2-ounce, or half-ounce pours safely on your couch. Save the real liquor for the paying customers. Are your counts accurate enough to survive the rush? Download Jiggerless today and prove you don't need a measuring cup to mix like a pro!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nimble Strong at Free against Jiggerless Bartender Training's $4.99. Jiggerless Bartender Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Nimble Strong is free to download; Jiggerless Bartender Training costs $4.99 up front. Nimble Strong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Jiggerless Bartender Training asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, Jiggerless Bartender Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nimble Strong | Jiggerless Bartender Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (109 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nimble Strong LLC | Justin Charron |
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
Jiggerless Bartender Training
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nimble Strong
- 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
Jiggerless Bartender Training
No in-app purchases
Questions
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