Bartender App vs Open Cocktails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bartender App
Explore over 10,000 cocktail recipes with this ad-free app. Discover classics and modern creations, learn mixology techniques, and even create and share your own recipes. Perfect for home enthusiasts and professional bartenders alike.
- Over 10,000 cocktail recipes
- Search and discover cocktails
- Learn mixology techniques
- Create and share custom recipes
- Follow top bartenders
- Browse drink history and origins
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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/
Open Cocktails
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Open Cocktails is a free, full-featured cocktail app. FEATURES • No registration required • AI Picks — recommendations by mood, occasion, or the ingredients you have on hand • Bar Finder — a map of bars near you • My Collections — save and share recipes • Bar tools and glassware guide • 17 languages • iPhone, iPad, and web
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Cocktails at none against Bartender App's 3. Bartender App's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bartender App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Open Cocktails asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bartender App ships an update every 5 days, Open Cocktails weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bartender App | Open Cocktails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (94 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Parker | Chain Search Technology |
In-app purchases
Bartender App
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
Open Cocktails
No in-app purchases
