# DrinkSmith vs Bartender Bot

DrinkSmith and Bartender Bot both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of DrinkSmith's written reviews are positive against 29% of Bartender Bot's. Bartender Bot's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrinkSmith sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bartender Bot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DrinkSmith against 4.6 for Bartender Bot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of DrinkSmith's written reviews are positive against 29% of Bartender Bot's.

DrinkSmith ships an update fortnightly, Bartender Bot every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkSmith | Bartender Bot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinksmith-cocktail-recipes/id6451126617/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender-bot/id6461119809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248135063) | [Henrique Bersani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384634153) |

## What reviewers say

### DrinkSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinksmith-cocktail-recipes/id6451126617)

Master the art of bartending with this comprehensive cocktail recipe guide. Discover hundreds of drinks, explore ingredients, and experiment with flavors using augmented reality. Perfect for both beginners and experienced mixologists looking to elevate their home bar creations.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of cocktail recipes, Augmented reality mixology guidance, Searchable filters by ABV, ingredients, flavor, Dynamic recipe collections, Ingredient information and usage tips, Customizable drink creation, Community sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrinkSmith Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DrinkSmith Premium Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| DrinkSmith Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Bartender Bot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender-bot/id6461119809)

Discover and create custom cocktail recipes based on your available ingredients. This AI-powered app offers an extensive library to enhance your mixology skills, whether you're a beginner or a professional.

**Highlights:** AI-powered recipe generation, Custom cocktail creations, Infinite recipe database, Ingredient-based suggestions, Mixology skill enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BartenderBot | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkSmith free?

DrinkSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bartender Bot free?

Bartender Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DrinkSmith or Bartender Bot?

Bartender Bot is rated higher. DrinkSmith averages 4.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Bartender Bot averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do DrinkSmith or Bartender Bot have ads?

Neither DrinkSmith nor Bartender Bot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrinkSmith or Bartender Bot?

DrinkSmith ships an update fortnightly, and Bartender Bot every 4 weeks. Most recently, DrinkSmith was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bartender Bot on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*