Comparison

BARTENDER® vs BackBar

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
Read full description

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

BackBar

Features
Read full description

Backbar is a cocktail recipe card for the moment you need it. Search by name, open the card, and see measures, steps, garnish, and a photo together—no paywall locking classics. WHAT YOU GET • Large catalog of cocktails and shots with photos • Clear measures and numbered steps • Garnish list on the recipe card • Favorites and your own notes • Mix: create a round with AI (daily limit) • Dark and light themes • Offline catalog after download • Age gate (18+) ADS The app is free with AdMob. Recipe card body stays readable; ads appear outside the pour instructions. NOT FOR CHILDREN Alcohol content. Designed for adults 18+. Privacy policy and terms: see links on the App Store listing and in Settings.

Screenshots

BARTENDER®4 screens
BackBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BackBar at weekly against BARTENDER®'s every 5 weeks. BARTENDER®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, BackBar weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BARTENDER® versus BackBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBARTENDER®BackBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB121 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBARTENDER Media LLCCAN KIZILASLAN

In-app purchases

None

BARTENDER®

No in-app purchases

None

BackBar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BARTENDER® free?
BARTENDER® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackBar free?
BackBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BARTENDER® or BackBar have ads?
Neither BARTENDER® nor BackBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BARTENDER® or BackBar?
BARTENDER® ships an update every 5 weeks, and BackBar weekly. Most recently, BARTENDER® was updated on November 12, 2026 and BackBar on November 10, 2026.

Other comparisons