Comparison

BARTENDER® vs Queen Bee Cocktails

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Queen Bee Cocktails

Discover and create cocktails with a vast recipe library, custom builder, and mixology education. Perfect for home bartenders looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a well-crafted drink.

Highlights
  • 490+ cocktail recipes
  • Classic cocktail finder
  • Custom cocktail builder
  • Ingredient-based drink suggestions
  • Bar inventory checklist
  • Mixology education lessons
Features
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Craft cocktails with confidence - right from your home bar. Queen Bee Cocktails is a FREE cocktail recipe and home mixology app with 1,000+ recipes, including Queen Bee originals and hundreds of classic cocktails. Whether you're looking for something delicious to make tonight, learning the basics of mixology, or building a home bar you actually know how to use, Queen Bee puts the recipes, tools, and guidance you need in one place. Inside Queen Bee Cocktails: 1,000+ Cocktail Recipes Explore original Queen Bee creations plus hundreds of classic cocktails, complete with ingredients, measurements, methods, glassware, and garnishes. Classic Cocktail Finder Discover timeless drinks and explore the classics every home bartender should know. Custom Cocktail Builder Create your own cocktail ideas and experiment with flavors, spirits, and ingredients. Make It With My Bar Find cocktails you can make using ingredients you already have. Save Your Favorites Keep the drinks you love close at hand, including your favorite Queen Bee recipes and classics. Build & Shop Your Home Bar Organize your bar inventory and get guidance on essential spirits, mixers, garnishes, and tools. Learn Home Mixology Build your skills with Home Mixology Mastery lessons designed to help you understand the why behind a great cocktail - not just follow a recipe. Entertain With Confidence Get practical guidance for hosting, pairing, choosing drinks, and serving cocktails your guests will love. More than a recipe app. It's your home mixology companion. From your first pour to your best cocktail yet, Queen Bee Cocktails helps you choose, create, learn, and serve with confidence. Download Queen Bee Cocktails FREE and discover what you're mixing tonight. Queen Bee Cocktails is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please drink responsibly.

Screenshots

BARTENDER®4 screens
Queen Bee Cocktails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Queen Bee Cocktails at every 2 days against BARTENDER®'s every 5 weeks. Queen Bee Cocktails also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). BARTENDER®'s advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 3) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Queen Bee Cocktails 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, Queen Bee Cocktails every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BARTENDER® versus Queen Bee Cocktails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBARTENDER®Queen Bee Cocktails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB317 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBARTENDER Media LLCVisual Media Group, LLC

Customer experience

BARTENDER®

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Queen Bee Cocktails

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BARTENDER®

No in-app purchases

None

Queen Bee Cocktails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BARTENDER® free?
BARTENDER® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Queen Bee Cocktails free?
Queen Bee Cocktails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BARTENDER® or Queen Bee Cocktails?
Queen Bee Cocktails is rated higher. BARTENDER® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Queen Bee Cocktails averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BARTENDER® or Queen Bee Cocktails have ads?
Neither BARTENDER® nor Queen Bee Cocktails shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BARTENDER® or Queen Bee Cocktails?
BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, and Queen Bee Cocktails every 2 days. Most recently, BARTENDER® was updated on October 30, 2026 and Queen Bee Cocktails on October 31, 2026.

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