# Mixology vs BARTENDER®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BARTENDER® at none against Mixology's 3. BARTENDER® also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Mixology's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BARTENDER® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mixology against 4.7 for BARTENDER®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixology has 82 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mixology ships an update fortnightly, BARTENDER® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixology | BARTENDER® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixology-pocket-bartender/id6474254757/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender/id6739690613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Kiptirgei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710875764) | [BARTENDER Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786508890) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixology-pocket-bartender/id6474254757)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### BARTENDER®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartender/id6739690613)

Discover thousands of cocktail recipes, expert tips, and industry trends. This app is your ultimate guide for crafting drinks at home or managing a professional bar. Explore articles, product reviews, and access digital magazine issues.

**Highlights:** Searchable cocktail recipe database, Trending and seasonal drink discovery, In-depth articles on bartending techniques, Expert reviews and product recommendations, Digital BARTENDER Magazine access, Online merchandise store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixology free?

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

### Is BARTENDER® free?

BARTENDER® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mixology or BARTENDER®?

BARTENDER® is rated higher. Mixology averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while BARTENDER® averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mixology or BARTENDER® have ads?

Neither Mixology nor BARTENDER® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixology or BARTENDER®?

Mixology ships an update fortnightly, and BARTENDER® every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mixology was updated on September 21, 2026 and BARTENDER® on September 11, 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.*