BARTENDER® vs The Bartender App
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.
The Bartender App
Discover cocktails you can make with ingredients you already have at home. This app provides step-by-step recipes to help you create delicious drinks.
- Ingredient-based cocktail discovery
- Step-by-step recipe guides
- Home bar inventory management
- Discover new drink recipes
- Easy-to-follow instructions
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Add your home bar ingredients to discover cocktails you can make right now, with simple step-by-step recipes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bartender App at every 5 days against BARTENDER®'s every 5 weeks. The Bartender App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BARTENDER®'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Bartender App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, The Bartender App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BARTENDER® | The Bartender App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BARTENDER Media LLC | Keaton MacLeod |
Customer experience
BARTENDER®
The Bartender App
In-app purchases
BARTENDER®
No in-app purchases
The Bartender App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BARTENDER® free?
Is The Bartender App free?
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Do BARTENDER® or The Bartender App have ads?
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