Comparison

DrinkStars vs Sharbat

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

Head to head
About

DrinkStars

Features
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DrinkStar is your pocket bartender. Cocktails, mocktails, shots and kids party drinks, with a camera guide that shows you exactly how much to pour, and a party mode that tells you what you can make with the bottles you already have. Whether you're hosting friends, planning a birthday or just fancy something nice on a Friday evening, DrinkStar helps you go from "what should we drink?" to a perfectly poured glass. GUIDE YOU ALL THE WAY Point your camera at your own glass and DrinkStar draws the pour lines right on top of it. Drag the dots to fit your glass, and the colour-coded levels show where each ingredient goes, so you can pour like a pro without a measuring jug. Pick a glass shape (highball, snifter and more) or let the app suggest one, and tilt the rim to match your angle. PARTY MODE: WHAT CAN I MAKE? Pick the ingredients you have at home, from spirits and liqueurs to juices, mixers and syrups, and DrinkStar instantly shows: - Ready to make: drinks you can mix right now - Missing just one: drinks that are one ingredient away No more last-minute shop runs. Perfect for house parties, dinners and spontaneous get-togethers. COCKTAILS, MOCKTAILS, SHOTS AND KIDS DRINKS Browse and filter by category to find the right drink for every guest: - Classic cocktails such as Martini, Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini and Aperol Spritz - Highballs and long drinks such as Gin and Tonic and Moscow Mule - Tropical favourites such as Piña Colada - Alcohol-free mocktails that taste anything but boring - Party shots - Fun, colourful kids party drinks such as Shirley Temple and Tropical Sunrise EVERY RECIPE, STEP BY STEP Each drink has its own page with a clear ingredient list with measurements, short step-by-step instructions and a difficulty rating, so beginners feel confident and enthusiasts still find something new. BUILT TO BE PLEASANT - A clean, dark, easy-on-the-eyes design that works great in a dimly lit bar or kitchen - Available in English, Danish, Spanish, Hindi and Chinese - Fast and simple to use, with no sign-up needed PERFECT FOR - Home bartenders who want to level up - Hosts planning a party, birthday or dinner - Anyone with half-empty bottles and no idea what to do with them - Families who want fun drinks for the kids too Download DrinkStar and make every glass a star. Please enjoy responsibly. Drink alcohol in moderation and never if you are underage or driving.

About

Sharbat

Features
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Sharbat is your pocket bar for everything non-alcoholic. Discover 500+ drink recipes — mocktails, fresh juices, iced and hot teas, specialty coffees, smoothies, and traditional thirst-quenchers from around the world — then make them step by step with a guided mode built for real kitchens. No account. No clutter. Just open the app and find your next favorite drink. A DRINK FOR EVERY MOOD • Browse 500+ recipes across mocktails, juices, teas, coffees, smoothies and more • Filter by hot or cold and search by drink or ingredient • Beautiful photography, clear ingredient lists, and honest prep times GUIDED COOK MODE • Tap "Let's make it" for full-screen, step-by-step instructions • Built-in timers, a serving scaler, and an ingredient checklist so nothing gets missed • Your screen stays awake while you pour, stir and shake YOUR OWN AI BARISTA • Chat for ideas based on your mood, the weather, or whatever you're craving • "What can I make?" — tell it what's in your kitchen and it finds drinks you can make right now • Invent a recipe — describe a drink and it crafts a brand-new one you can save • Ask any recipe for ingredient swaps, a healthier version, or a vegan twist MADE YOURS • Save favorites for one-tap access • Scale any recipe up or down for the perfect batch • Designed for iPhone and iPad, in 14 languages with full right-to-left support Whether you're sober-curious, hosting friends, or just want something better than plain water, Sharbat helps you discover, learn, and make great drinks — one sip at a time. All drinks are non-alcoholic. AI suggestions are generated automatically and may not always be accurate — please double-check ingredients and allergens before making any drink.

Screenshots

DrinkStars4 screens
Sharbat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DrinkStars at none against Sharbat's shown. Sharbat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrinkStars ships an update every 2 months, Sharbat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DrinkStars versus Sharbat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkStarsSharbat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerbetter off apsHasanain Alhamedi

In-app purchases

None

DrinkStars

No in-app purchases

None

Sharbat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrinkStars free?
DrinkStars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharbat free?
Sharbat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DrinkStars or Sharbat have ads?
Sharbat shows ads; DrinkStars does not.
Which is updated more often, DrinkStars or Sharbat?
DrinkStars ships an update every 2 months, and Sharbat every 3 days. Most recently, DrinkStars was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sharbat on October 31, 2026.

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