Cocktail Codex vs Cocktails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cocktail Codex
Explore hundreds of cocktail recipes, from classics to modern drinks. This app offers smart search, personalized recommendations, and step-by-step guides for home bartenders and enthusiasts. Save favorites and access recipes offline.
- Extensive recipe database
- Save favorite cocktails
- Smart search by ingredient
- Step-by-step mixing instructions
- Automatic measurement conversion
- Offline recipe access
- Personalized recommendations
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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE COCKTAIL Cocktail Codex is your complete cocktail companion, from timeless classics to modern creations. Whether you're a home bartender or a cocktail enthusiast, find the perfect drink for any occasion, and see what you can make with what you already have. KEY FEATURES - Curated recipes with detailed, step-by-step instructions and preparation tips - My Bar: track the ingredients you own and see every cocktail you can make right now, plus the ones you're one ingredient away from - Rate every cocktail and keep a personal review journal - Favorites and custom collections for any occasion - Intelligent search by name, ingredient, or category - Browse by spirit and flavor profile - Measurement conversion (ml ↔ fl oz) - Beautiful cocktail imagery COCKTAIL CODEX PRO Go deeper with Pro: track your whole bar beyond 5 ingredients, create unlimited collections, add private tasting notes, and see Your Palate, personalized insights drawn from the cocktails you've rated. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Browsing, search, and star ratings stay free. SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE - Native iPad support with optimized layouts - iCloud sync across your iPhone, iPad, and other devices - Offline access to your recipes - Dark mode support for any lighting - Haptic feedback for intuitive interactions PERFECT FOR - Home bartenders building their skills - Cocktail enthusiasts exploring new recipes - Party hosts planning drink menus - Anyone wanting to discover great cocktails Transform your cocktail experience with Cocktail Codex. Download now and start mixing! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Cocktail Codex Pro Monthly and Annual are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tayloranderson.dev/cocktailcodex/privacy
Cocktails
Discover and craft a wide variety of cocktails with expert recipes, ingredient-based suggestions, and step-by-step guides. Learn essential bartending techniques, proper glassware, and garnish ideas to impress at home.
- Extensive cocktail recipe library
- Search and filter by spirit, flavor, or occasion
- Ingredient-based cocktail suggestions
- Step-by-step instructions and photos
- Bartending techniques and glassware guide
- Personalized favorite recipe saving
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Find a cocktail for your home bar and follow its recipe, ingredients and preparation steps. Explore classic drinks and collections, search by name or base spirit, and save favorites for later. • Browse free recipes and preview Premium cocktails. • Unlock Premium quantities and preparation with a subscription. • Explore the autumn classics collection, made without a shaker. • Choose an English, French, German or Portuguese interface. The autumn collection is available in all four languages. Other recipes may appear in English where translations are unavailable. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cocktail Codex at none against Cocktails's 2. Cocktail Codex also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Cocktails's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Cocktails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cocktail Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cocktail Codex against 5.0 for Cocktails. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Cocktail Codex ships an update every 3 months, Cocktails monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Cocktail Codex | Cocktails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Taylor Anderson | Dmytro Husiev |
Customer experience
Cocktail Codex
Cocktails
In-app purchases
Cocktail Codex
No in-app purchases
Cocktails
- Access to all features monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 1 Year Access for all features$24.991 Year
Questions
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Is Cocktails free?
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