Comparison

BarRatio vs Strain Stars

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

Head to head
About

BarRatio

Features
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Know the scene before you go. BarRatio helps you find the right bar before you walk in. Instantly see live crowd activity, venue energy, and crowd insights so you can choose the spot that matches your night. Whether you're meeting friends, exploring a new area, planning a night out, or deciding where to start your evening, BarRatio makes it easy to compare nearby bars and skip the guesswork. BarRatio automatically and anonymously detects when you arrive at and leave a bar, keeping live crowd insights up to date without requiring you to manually check in or out. Every anonymous visit helps improve BarRatio's live crowd estimates, making venue insights smarter and more accurate for everyone. Built with privacy in mind, BarRatio requires no account, phone number, username, or login. Just open the app and go, your participation is anonymous, and your privacy always comes first. Features • Live crowd activity and popularity insights • Estimated crowd gender ratios • Automatic anonymous check-ins and check-outs • Compare nearby bars at a glance • Discover trending bars near you • Find the atmosphere that fits your plans • No account, phone number, or login required Spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your night. Know the scene before you go with BarRatio.

About

Strain Stars

Browse a wide selection of cannabis products, place orders for pickup or delivery, and track loyalty rewards. Stay informed about new products, deals, and events.

Highlights
  • Browse full menu
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Track loyalty rewards
  • Get notified of deals and events
  • Search by strain, effect, or brand
Features
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Welcome to Strain Stars, your one-stop shop for all things cannabis. Whether you’re browsing from home or planning your next visit, the Strain Stars app brings the best of Long Island’s first recreational cannabis dispensary right to your fingertips. We're dedicated to providing a premium selection of cannabis products and a personalized experience, offering delivery, curbside pickup, and in-store shopping. Plus, easily manage and track your loyalty rewards within the app! Key Features: **Order Made Easy Browse our full menu, place orders for pickup or get delivery straight to your door — fast, discreet, and reliable. **Star Loyalty Program Track your Star Points, unlock exclusive rewards, and rise through the ranks of Silver and Gold Star status. "Collect points with every puff". **Stay Connected Be the first to know about product drops, special deals, and VIP-only events — all in one place. **Streamlined Shopping Experience Easily search by strain, effect, brand, or product type.

Screenshots

BarRatio3 screens
Strain Stars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strain Stars at none against BarRatio's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BarRatio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strain Stars asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarRatio ships an update every 2 weeks, Strain Stars fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BarRatio versus Strain Stars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarRatioStrain Stars
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (401 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—401 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrew LewisStrain Stars LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BarRatio

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99
None

Strain Stars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BarRatio free?
BarRatio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strain Stars free?
Strain Stars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BarRatio or Strain Stars have ads?
Neither BarRatio nor Strain Stars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarRatio or Strain Stars?
BarRatio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strain Stars fortnightly. Most recently, BarRatio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Strain Stars on November 5, 2026.

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