Comparison

Simple Cocktails vs Burro

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

Head to head
About

Simple Cocktails

Discover and craft classic cocktails with a curated library of recipes. Learn the history, tasting notes, and preparation for each drink. Save favorites and sync your collection across devices with a minimalist, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Curated cocktail recipe library
  • Detailed drink history and tasting notes
  • Save and bookmark favorite recipes
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Search by spirit, ingredient, or style
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
Features
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COLLECT, CRAFT AND PERFECT Simple Cocktails is a companion for those who believe that making a drink should feel as intentional as savoring one. Designed for the modern enthusiast, it blends timeless cocktail wisdom with elegant, distraction-free design across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. DISCOVER THE MODERN AND THE TIMELESS Explore a meticulously curated library of recipes a home bartender can actually make. No fancy infusions, special tools or obscure ingredients. From the Negroni to the Vieux Carré, every drink is accompanied by its history, tasting notes, preparation, glassware and garnish, so you understand not just how to make it, but why it’s made that way. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Adjust to your specifications, save your favorites, and bookmark what you want to make next. With automatic iCloud sync, your cocktail collection travels seamlessly across your devices—ready for the kitchen, the coffee table, and the basement bar. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS By removing all distractions and focusing on just the essentials, the minimalist interface lets the story of the cocktail take center stage, helping you stay in the moment, whether browsing or mixing. SEARCH AND DISCOVERY Instantly find drinks by spirit category, ingredient, style, or preparation method. Matching recipes are dynamically surfaced so you can quickly find what you’re looking for either from your own collection or from the library of hundreds of standard builds.

About

Burro

Easily order burritos, bowls, and tacos for pickup or delivery. Customize your meal, save favorites, and reorder with a single tap. Track your order in real-time and find nearby locations.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize every menu item
  • Save and reorder favorite combos
  • Secure in-app payment
  • Real-time order status updates
  • Find nearby locations and hours
Features
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Craveable burritos, bowls, and tacos — ordered your way. The official Burro-itos app makes it easy to order ahead for pickup or get it delivered, right from your phone. Build your burrito exactly how you like it, save your favorite combos, and reorder in seconds. Why order through the Burro-itos app: ● Browse the full menu, customize every item (protein, rice, salsa, extras), and see prices update in real time. ● Choose pickup or delivery and pick a time that works for you. ● Save your favorite orders and reorder in one tap. ● Pay securely in the app with a saved card — no fumbling for your wallet at the counter. ● Get real-time order status and a notification when your food is ready or on its way. ● Find your nearest Burro-itos location, hours, and menu availability. Whether it's a quick lunch order from your desk or dinner for the family, Burro-itos puts the full menu in your pocket.

Screenshots

Simple Cocktails4 screens
Burro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simple Cocktails at 19 against Burro's 1. Simple Cocktails also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Burro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Burro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Cocktails has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Cocktails versus Burro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CocktailsBurro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developergeoffrey balasiSpillover Software Group LLC

Customer experience

Simple Cocktails

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Burro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Cocktails

No in-app purchases

None

Burro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Cocktails free?
Simple Cocktails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Burro free?
Burro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Cocktails or Burro?
Burro is rated higher. Simple Cocktails averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Burro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Cocktails or Burro have ads?
Neither Simple Cocktails nor Burro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Cocktails or Burro?
Simple Cocktails ships an update monthly, and Burro monthly. Most recently, Simple Cocktails was updated on November 12, 2026 and Burro on October 31, 2026.

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