Comparison

WinePad vs Mixology

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WinePad

Features
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Plataforma online con carta interactiva

About

Mixology

Discover and create a wide variety of cocktails with an extensive recipe library. Find new drinks based on your preferences, ingredients you have, or explore popular and random suggestions. Elevate your home bartending with detailed instructions and pairing ideas.

Highlights
  • Extensive cocktail recipe library
  • Search by name, ingredient, or type
  • Save favorite cocktails
  • Random cocktail generator
  • Home bar inventory suggestions
  • Ingredient information
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions
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Whether you are making a drink for the first time or you are an experienced mixologist, Pocket Bartender turns your phone into a complete drink-making assistant. Designed with a clean layout and powerful tools, the app takes the guesswork out of cocktail preparation so you can focus on making and enjoying great drinks. Key Features * Designed for All Skill Levels Beginners get clear step-by-step instructions and automatic measurement conversions to build confidence without technical jargon. Seasoned pros can build custom recipes from scratch, use advanced ingredient substitution options, and batch cocktails for large gatherings. * Vast Library of High-Quality Recipes Access thousands of classic, modern, signature, and seasonal recipes for holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day. Explore a wide variety of both alcoholic drinks and zero-proof mocktails, smoothies, and party punches. * AI-Powered Photo Recognition Snap a photo of any cocktail to instantly view its name, history, and detailed step-by-step recipe. Take a picture of your available ingredients, and the app will immediately show you every drink you can create with them. * Smart Inventory & "What Can I Make?" Input your home bar stock to see every cocktail you can make right now without extra store trips. View exact missing ingredient counts for drinks you want to try, making shopping quick and focused. Manage your home bar inventory by listing ingredients and available quantities for automated daily suggestions. * Smart Substitutions & Precision Scaling Get instant ingredient swap suggestions—like substituting light rum for gin—with notes on how flavor profiles change. Scale any recipe instantly by number of servings or liquid volume so your proportions remain accurate for any crowd size. * Custom Recipe Builder & Shared Shopping Lists Create your own unique recipes or tweak existing classics to match your personal taste. Add missing items directly from recipe cards to an in-app shopping list and share it instantly with friends or family. * Smart Search, Folders & Discovery Search easily by drink name, specific spirit, or style categories like tiki, punch, or highball. Organize your favorite cocktails into custom folders like Date Night or Summer Party. Use the Random Cocktail Generator to discover new flavors, explore popular trending drinks, or browse similar cocktail recommendations. View curated food and snack pairings designed to complement the flavor profile of your selected drink. Privacy Policy: https://pocketbartender.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://pocketbartender.app/tos/

Screenshots

WinePad4 screens
Mixology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinePad at none against Mixology's 5. WinePad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mixology sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WinePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WinePad ships an update every 2 days, Mixology fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WinePad versus Mixology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinePadMixology
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—84 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB115 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJOSE ALALUFVincent Kiptirgei

In-app purchases

None

WinePad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Mixology

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
  • Annual$16.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is WinePad free?
WinePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mixology free?
Mixology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WinePad or Mixology have ads?
Neither WinePad nor Mixology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WinePad or Mixology?
WinePad ships an update every 2 days, and Mixology fortnightly. Most recently, WinePad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mixology on November 12, 2026.

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