Comparison

Nimble Strong vs Pour

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

Pour

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POUR is the ultimate cocktail bar game - explore real recipes, mix drinks by hand, and race the clock to become a master bartender. Whether you want to learn mixology or just have fun serving customers, POUR has a mode for you. EXPLORE 100+ REAL COCKTAILS Browse a library of over 100 real cocktails, from timeless classics like the Negroni, Margarita, and Old Fashioned to tiki drinks, modern mixology, and zero-proof mocktails Open any recipe to see exact ingredients and measurements Follow clear, step-by-step instructions on how each drink is made Learn the technique behind every cocktail: shaken, stirred, or built Pick up pro tips and bartending tricks for each recipe Discover the story and origin behind the drinks you love MIX IT YOURSELF Put your knowledge to the test: choose the right ingredients yourself and build these amazing cocktails from scratch Pour, shake, and combine at your own pace with no time pressure Get instant feedback on your mix as you learn the craft A relaxed, hands-on way to truly master mixology YOUR BAR, YOUR RECIPES Add the bottles and ingredients you actually have at home Instantly see which cocktails you can make right now Turn your real kitchen shelf into a personal cocktail menu Never wonder "what can I make with what I have" again BAR RUSH - THE BARTENDER CHALLENGE Step into a fast-paced bar simulation and race against the clock Serve a rush of customers before their patience runs out Hold the bottle, pour to the perfect line, and release at the green zone Build combos and chain perfect pours for massive bonus points Survive Happy Hour, Golden Hour, and other special rounds Push for the highest score and prove you are the best bartender A quick-start tutorial gets first-time players pouring in seconds CLIMB THE GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Submit your best Bar Rush score to the worldwide leaderboard See exactly where you rank against bartenders everywhere Set your own bartender name and chase the top spot Come back for another shift and beat your personal best TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Play quiz modes that challenge what you have learned Match ingredients, identify cocktails, and build recipes from memory Earn rewards and level up your bartending skills WHY YOU WILL LOVE POUR 100+ real cocktail recipes with ingredients, steps, technique and pro tips Fast-paced Bar Rush time-management game Relaxed Mix It Yourself practice mode Personal bar: see what you can make at home Global leaderboard and quiz challenges Warm, cozy bar atmosphere with hand-crafted visuals Available in 6 languages If you love cooking games, time-management challenges, and tycoon-style progression, or you are a cocktail enthusiast who wants to learn real recipes, POUR blends learning and play into one satisfying experience. Serve customers, beat the clock, and unwind behind your own virtual bar. Please drink responsibly. POUR is intended for adults (18+) and is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It does not sell, ship, or provide access to alcohol. Pour your first drink and start your bartending journey today!

Screenshots

Nimble Strong4 screens
Pour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pour at none against Nimble Strong's 7. Nimble Strong's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nimble Strong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pour asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, Pour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nimble Strong versus Pour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimble StrongPour
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNimble Strong LLCOGUZHAN BOSTAN

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

Pour

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

Pour

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nimble Strong free?
Nimble Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pour free?
Pour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Nimble Strong or Pour?
Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, and Pour every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nimble Strong was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pour on September 10, 2026.

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