Comparison

Nimble Strong vs Air Hostess Simulation

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

Air Hostess Simulation

Embark on an immersive airline career simulation. Start as a rookie and advance to a professional, managing flights, passenger services, and unexpected situations. Explore global destinations and unlock new aircraft, routes, and uniforms.

Highlights
  • Airline career progression
  • Global destination exploration
  • In-flight service management
  • Passenger handling
  • Unlockable aircraft and routes
  • Uniform customization
Features
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Grow your Air Hostess career, visit amazing places around the world, and make every flight safe and pleasant for your passengers. Step into the elegant yet demanding life of an Air Hostess in this immersive simulation game. Begin your journey as a rookie crew member and work your way up to becoming a world-class professional trusted on international flights. From welcoming passengers onboard to handling in-flight services and unexpected situations, every decision you make shapes your career. Explore iconic destinations across the globe, manage diverse passenger personalities, and maintain top-tier service standards under pressure. Balance hospitality, safety procedures, and time management as you complete flights, earn rewards, and unlock new aircraft, routes, and uniforms. Whether it’s serving meals at 30,000 feet, calming nervous travelers, or responding to in-flight challenges, experience the thrill, responsibility, and glamour of life above the clouds. Your professionalism defines the journey — for you and your passengers. Are you ready to take off and build your dream career as an Air Hostess? IGRS rating: 13+

Screenshots

Nimble Strong4 screens
Air Hostess Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nimble Strong at 68% against Air Hostess Simulation's 0%. Nimble Strong also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (109 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Air Hostess Simulation sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nimble Strong holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nimble Strong has 109 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Air Hostess Simulation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, Air Hostess Simulation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nimble Strong versus Air Hostess Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimble StrongAir Hostess Simulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (109 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB693 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNimble Strong LLCSkyloft Games

Customer experience

Nimble Strong

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

Air Hostess Simulation

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Air Hostess Simulation

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
17 purchases

Air Hostess Simulation

One-time17
  • Rookie Cabin Crew Pack$0.99
  • Emergency Pack$0.99
  • Training Boost Pack$0.99
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  • Passenger Comfort Pack$1.49
  • VIP Flight Ticket$1.49
  • Career Accelerator Pack$1.99
  • Coin Offer - Pack 1$1.99
  • Gem Offer - Pack 1$1.99
  • Passenger Comfort Pack Plus$2.99
  • Coin Offer - Pack 2$4.99
  • Gem Offer - Pack 2$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Gem Offer - Pack 3$9.99
  • Coin Offer - Pack 4$14.99
  • Premium Bundle$19.99
  • Gem Offer - Pack 4$19.99
  • Gem Offer - Pack 5$39.99

Questions

Is Nimble Strong free?
Nimble Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Hostess Simulation free?
Air Hostess Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nimble Strong or Air Hostess Simulation?
Nimble Strong is rated higher. Nimble Strong averages 4.1 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Air Hostess Simulation averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Nimble Strong or Air Hostess Simulation?
Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, and Air Hostess Simulation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nimble Strong was updated on September 19, 2026 and Air Hostess Simulation on September 21, 2026.

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