BarGenius vs Drinkstir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarGenius
Discover and learn to create a vast array of cocktails with this comprehensive mixology guide. Explore classic and modern recipes, learn techniques, and even share your own creations. Perfect for both aspiring home bartenders and seasoned professionals.
- Vast cocktail recipe database
- Learn mixology techniques
- Create and share custom recipes
- Flashcards for memorization
- Follow top bartenders
- Discover drink origins and history
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BarGenius is a modern ad-free bartender app built for home mixologists and professionals who want to elevate their craft. BarGenius has the largest collection of cocktails in the world! Discover new recipes, learn creative techniques, and build drinks that look as incredible as they taste. Whether you're mixing at home or behind the bar, BarGenius gives you the knowledge, inspiration, and confidence to craft exceptional cocktails every time. Browse Our Vast Database of Cocktail Recipes: Search and explore our curated collection of cocktails in the most intuitive and aesthetic bartender app on the market. From timeless classics like the Old Fashioned and Margarita to modern trending creations like the Clover Club and Naked and Famous, you’ll never run out of inspiration. -Search and discover classic, modern, and original cocktails -Learn the origins and history of each drink -Browse through beautiful and alluring images -Memorize cocktail recipes with our flash cards -Create and share your own recipes -Learn mixology methods and techniques -Follow top bartenders and rising mixologists -Showcase your unique style and creativity -Gain followers and recognition -Build your personal bartender brand Who’s It For? -Professional bartenders building their brand and sharing their craft -Aspiring mixologists looking to learn and grow -Home bartenders and hosts searching for new drink recipes and cocktail ideas -Anyone who loves cocktails and wants to discover and collect their favorites Want to become a bar genius? Download now and take your mixology knowledge to the next level! Choose a subscription plan and get instant access. $3.99 per month $19.99 per year $39.99 Lifetime access! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Drinkstir
Discover and create cocktails with a curated library of recipes. Track your bar's ingredients, save favorites, and get personalized drink suggestions powered by AI based on your mood and style. Designed for home mixologists, it simplifies finding and making your next favorite drink.
- Curated cocktail library
- Ingredient tracking (My Bar)
- Save favorite drinks
- AI-powered recipe suggestions
- Photo saving for drinks
- Clean, focused design
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Mix smarter with Drinkstir—the cocktail app for your real home bar. Browse classic recipes, track what you actually have on hand, and save the drinks you love. Snap photos of your pours and keep everything in one place. When you want something new, dial in the vibe and get fresh recipe ideas tailored to how you like to drink—without the clutter. Highlights • Curated cocktail library to explore and learn • My Bar for ingredients, saves, and drink photos • AI-powered “make me a drink” ideas from your mood and style • Clean, focused design built for mixing—not scrolling all night Download Drinkstir and pour your next favorite. Terms of use: https://drinkstirtermsandconditions.carrd.co/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Drinkstir at free with in-app purchases against BarGenius's subscription. Drinkstir also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BarGenius's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (94 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. BarGenius sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Drinkstir sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drinkstir holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarGenius has 94 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BarGenius's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drinkstir's.
BarGenius ships an update every 5 days, Drinkstir fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarGenius | Drinkstir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (94 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Parker | BAIANO CO. LLC |
Customer experience
BarGenius
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In-app purchases
BarGenius
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
Drinkstir
- Drinkstir Monthly$4.991 Month
- Drinkstir Weekly$7.997 Days
- Drinkstir Yearly3 Days trial$35.991 Year
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- Drinkstir Yearly$59.991 Year
