# Drinkshelf vs BarShelf

The clearest difference is price: BarShelf at Free against Drinkshelf's $2.99. BarShelf also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Drinkshelf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BarShelf is free to download; Drinkshelf costs $2.99 up front. BarShelf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Drinkshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drinkshelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarShelf has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drinkshelf | BarShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkshelf/id6747364935/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-tracker/id6754469129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 53 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wyatt Bodle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514808082) | [Define You](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831894928) |

## What reviewers say

### Drinkshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkshelf/id6747364935)

Manage your home or professional bar inventory with this app. It tracks spirits, mixers, and garnishes, suggesting cocktails you can make and alerting you to missing ingredients. Ideal for both experienced mixologists and beginners looking to perfect their drinks.

**Highlights:** Smart inventory tracking, Real-time recipe suggestions, Missing ingredient alerts, Search by ingredient or name, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BarShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-tracker/id6754469129)

Catalog your home bar's bottles, track pours, and discover cocktail recipes based on what you own. Get AI-powered suggestions and insights into your drinking habits. Share your collection and tasting notes visually.

**Highlights:** Catalog bottles with details (ABV, volume, fill level), Track tasting notes and ratings, AI cocktail suggestions based on owned bottles, Log drinking moments and analyze taste patterns, Create shareable collection and review cards, Visualize your digital home bar shelf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarShelf Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BarShelf Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BarShelf Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drinkshelf free?

Drinkshelf costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BarShelf free?

BarShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drinkshelf or BarShelf?

Drinkshelf is rated higher. Drinkshelf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BarShelf averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Drinkshelf or BarShelf have ads?

Neither Drinkshelf nor BarShelf shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*