Comparison

thisPantry vs BarBot

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

Head to head
About

thisPantry

Manage your kitchen inventory in real-time, receive expiration alerts, and discover recipes based on what you have. Optimize grocery shopping, track nutrition, and connect with a community of food lovers.

Highlights
  • Real-time pantry, fridge, and freezer tracking
  • Expiration alerts for food items
  • Personalized recipe suggestions
  • Macro and kitchen efficiency insights
  • Social sharing of recipes and community features
Features
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Core Features: Real-Time Pantry Management: Track what you have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Get alerts when items are about to expire, and find recipes that use those ingredients​. Smart Recipe Suggestions: Get personalized recipe recommendations based on your pantry inventory and dietary preferences​. Social Features: Share your favourite recipes, follow chefs, and join a community of cooking enthusiasts​​. Insights Dashboard: Monitor your macros, kitchen efficiency, and savings by using thisPantry to optimize grocery shopping and minimize waste​​. Legal: thisPantry uses the standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). You can learn more here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BarBot

Explore a vast library of over 3,000 cocktails, from classics to modern creations. The app intelligently suggests recipes based on your available ingredients and preferences, allowing you to log your experiences and receive personalized AI-driven recommendations.

Highlights
  • 3,000+ curated cocktail recipes
  • Ingredient matching for recipe suggestions
  • Personalized AI bartender recommendations
  • Log, rate, and favorite cocktails
  • Track cocktail experiences on a timeline
  • Earn mixology achievements
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Discover 3,000+ curated cocktails: Sourced from the world’s most iconic cocktail books, BarBot’s library spans classics, modern creations, and hidden gems—each complete with detailed ingredients, stories, and preparation steps. Add to your bar: BarBot matches ingredients to recipes intelligently so you’ll see everything you can make, almost make, or tweak with what’s on hand. Log your cocktail experiences: Rate, favorite, and add notes to each cocktail you try. Track your journey on a timeline, map where you've had drinks, and earn mixology achievements as you go. Ask your AI bartender what to drink: BarBot gives personalized cocktail recommendations based on your mood, preferences, and what's in your bar. Questions or Feedback? Email us anytime at team@barbot.app BarBot Premium Subscription: Unlock full access to all 3,000+ cocktail recipes with our BarBot Premium subscription. - Subscription Length: Monthly or Annual - Subscription Price: $2.99 per month or $9.99 per year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://barbot.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://barbot.app/privacy

Screenshots

thisPantry4 screens
BarBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BarBot at none against thisPantry's shown. thisPantry's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. thisPantry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and BarBot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
thisPantry versus BarBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthisPantryBarBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTHISPANTRY, INC.Endgrate, Inc.

Customer experience

thisPantry

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BarBot

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

thisPantry

Subscriptions3
  • thisPantry+7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • thisPantry+7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • thisPantry+7 Days trial$119.991 Year
2 purchases

BarBot

Subscriptions2
  • BarBot Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • BarBot Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is thisPantry free?
thisPantry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarBot free?
BarBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do thisPantry or BarBot have ads?
thisPantry shows ads; BarBot does not.

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