BARTENDER® vs CocktailHourKFK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BARTENDER®
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.
- 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
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The Bartender.com mobile app is your ultimate cocktail companion, whether you're a professional mixologist, an aspiring home bartender, or simply someone who loves great drinks. With a comprehensive cocktail recipe database, expert insights, and curated content, the app serves as the go-to resource for all things bartending. Explore thousands of cocktail recipes, discover new trends, seasonal drinks, and in-depth articles on everything from bar management to cocktail culture. Whether you’re crafting cocktails at home or running a busy bar, the Bartender.com app provides all the tools, inspiration, and knowledge you need. You can also browse exclusive content for industry professionals, shop for bartending gear and branded merchandise, and access the latest issues of BARTENDER Magazine on the go. The app features a searchable cocktail recipe database where you can access thousands of cocktail recipes with detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and expert tips. Stay up-to-date with trending and seasonal cocktails to discover new drinks and innovations in the cocktail world. Read top-rated articles organized by category, tag, or type, including bartender techniques, bar management tips, and industry news. The app also provides in-depth resources for bartenders, mixologists, bar owners, and investors, as well as tips and tricks for amateur bartenders looking to enhance their at-home cocktail skills. Explore expert reviews and recommendations for bartending products, from commercial tools to home bar accessories. Additionally, you can access the latest digital editions of BARTENDER Magazine, available for viewing and downloading directly within the app. Finally, shop for exclusive Bartender.com-branded merchandise, from apparel to bartending essentials. With a perfect blend of expert advice, innovative cocktail recipes, and industry knowledge, the Bartender.com app is an essential tool for anyone who loves great drinks or works in the bartending and hospitality industries. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft, discover new products, or stay ahead of the trends, the Bartender.com app has you covered.
CocktailHourKFK
Discover favorite cocktail recipes in a simple, searchable format. Save recipes, add notes, and access a dedicated section for mixing lessons and tips. This app focuses on a curated selection of popular drinks for easy navigation.
- Searchable recipe database
- Favorite recipes
- Add recipe comments
- Lessons & tips section
- Curated favorite recipes
- Simple interface
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Simple app that gives our favorite cocktail recipes in an easily searchable format. You can "favorite" recipes, add comments to recipes and search the entire database's text. The app also has a "Lessons & tips" section that lists various cocktail-mixing lessons & tips we learned over the years. Three charactersistics distinguish this app from other cocktail apps: (1) Its simplicity. No fancy features that you'll never use. This keeps the interface really simple. (2) It only has our favorite recipes. This contributes to simplification -- it means only one version of each cocktail and it means no list of thousands of cocktails you'll never make, which both make finding the recipe you want unsually easy. And (3) it's completely free and doesn't access any of your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CocktailHourKFK at 5.0 against BARTENDER®'s 4.6. BARTENDER®'s advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CocktailHourKFK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARTENDER® has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, CocktailHourKFK every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | BARTENDER® | CocktailHourKFK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BARTENDER Media LLC | Kenneth Kroner |
Customer experience
BARTENDER®
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In-app purchases
BARTENDER®
No in-app purchases
CocktailHourKFK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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