Comparison

Nimble Strong vs Bartender Ace

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

Bartender Ace

Features
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Become the ultimate Bartender Ace! Bartender Ace is a fun cocktail mixing game inspired by real drink recipes. Unlock new levels, collect ingredients and glassware, earn coins, and master hundreds of authentic cocktails through satisfying gameplay. Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking for a unique casual game, Bartender Ace offers a relaxing and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. Features • Mix hundreds of authentic cocktails. • Progress through multiple difficulty levels. • Unlock ingredients and glassware. • Earn coins and expand your collection. • Discover real cocktail recipes while you play. • Beautiful bartender-inspired visuals. Can you unlock every cocktail and become the ultimate Bartender Ace?

Screenshots

Nimble Strong4 screens
Bartender Ace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nimble Strong and Bartender Ace are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Bartender Ace sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nimble Strong versus Bartender Ace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimble StrongBartender Ace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB178 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNimble Strong LLCMaximiliano Ramondino

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

Bartender Ace

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
5 purchases

Bartender Ace

One-time5
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,200 Coins$1.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
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  • Full Version$9.99
  • Bar Owner$19.99

Questions

Is Nimble Strong free?
Nimble Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bartender Ace free?
Bartender Ace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Nimble Strong or Bartender Ace?
Nimble Strong ships an update weekly, and Bartender Ace weekly. Most recently, Nimble Strong was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bartender Ace on October 2, 2026.

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