# Alchemy Cocktails vs BarReader

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BarReader at 16.6 against Alchemy Cocktails's 26.2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy Cocktails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BarReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alchemy Cocktails against 5.0 for BarReader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Cocktails | BarReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-cocktails/id6758226121/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barreader-bartender-assistant/id6760551550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paul de Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505243638) | [PYMESOFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791686611) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Cocktails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-cocktails/id6758226121)

Discover and craft a curated selection of cocktails with detailed instructions and ingredient tracking. Customize recipes, get smart substitutions, and share your creations. Ideal for home bar enthusiasts looking to perfect their drink-making skills.

**Highlights:** Curated cocktail recipes, Ingredient tracking (My Bar), Custom recipe creation, Smart ingredient substitutions, Party Mode for iPad, Recipe customization and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemy Cocktails Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Alchemy Cocktails Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### BarReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barreader-bartender-assistant/id6760551550)

This app provides hands-free cocktail recipes for bartenders. It uses voice commands to display ingredients and steps, and can suggest drinks based on flavor descriptions. It's designed for busy bar environments and helps build confidence by acting as a training tool.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice recognition, Teleprompter recipe display, Smart flavor search, 120+ cocktail recipes, Offline functionality, Add custom recipes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| BaReader Pro One-Time | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemy Cocktails free?

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

### Is BarReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alchemy Cocktails or BarReader?

Alchemy Cocktails and BarReader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Alchemy Cocktails or BarReader have ads?

Neither Alchemy Cocktails nor BarReader 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.*