Comparison

VESP vs AetherBar

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

Head to head
About

VESP

This tool helps bartenders and mixologists achieve scientific perfection in cocktails by precisely calculating and balancing spirit, sweetness, acidity, and dilution. It offers real-time visualization of ABV, sugar density, and sensory balance, with features for batching, custom recipes, and offline use.

Highlights
  • Scientific balance calculation
  • Dilution calibration by technique
  • Batching and draft cocktail specs
  • Library of 70+ classic cocktails
  • Cocktail creator with custom profiles
  • Sensory profile visualization
  • Offline mode and privacy
Features
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Elevate your bar's consistency with VESP: Cocktail Balance Tool—the definitive technical resource for bartenders and mixologists seeking scientific perfection in every pour. Ever wonder why a cocktail tastes different every time it’s served? The secret to world-class mixology isn’t just in the ingredients, but in the precise equilibrium between spirit, sweetness (Brix), acidity, and dilution. This app removes the guesswork from the creation process. SCIENTIFIC BALANCE IN SECONDS VESP allows you to instantly calculate the physicochemical profile of any cocktail. Adjust your specs, spirits, syrups, and citrus to visualize how the ABV (Alcohol by Volume), sugar density, and sensory balance shift in real-time. Whether you are building a Negroni or a complex tiki drink, VESP provides the numbers you need. DILUTION CALIBRATION BY TECHNIQUE Not all ice or techniques dilute equally. Our app allows you to calibrate the percentage of added water based on the preparation method: - Shaken (Shake): Calculates additional dilution from the energy of the shake. - Stirred (Stir): Adjusts the subtle balance of a gentle stir. - Built/Direct: Controls integration without over-diluting the final result. Perfect for bartenders who want to standardize their service quality across different bar setups. BATCHING & DRAFT COCKTAILS Scaling up for service? Use VESP to calculate the exact specs for draft cocktails and large batches. Ensure every litre maintains the same dilution and ABV as the single-serve original. This is the ultimate tool for bar managers who need to standardise high-volume operations without sacrificing quality or profile integrity. LIBRARY OF 70+ INDUSTRY CLASSICS Access a curated selection of over 70 classic cocktails from the IBA and the global industry, each with pre-calculated balance data. Use them as a base for your own twists or serve them with absolute confidence that the balance is perfect every time. From the Sazerac to the Paper Plane, everything is ready. COCKTAIL CREATOR & CUSTOM PROFILES Design your recipes from scratch. The app includes a database of common ingredients with their average densities while allowing you to add your own custom components. Save your Signature Cocktails with their ideal calibration so anyone on your team can replicate them with absolute precision. Ideal for establishing house specs. SENSORY PROFILES Visualize if your cocktail is "Strong," "Sweet," "Sour," or "Balanced" before taking the first sip. The sensory analysis engine helps you predict the outcome of complex blends, saving time and preventing product waste. Optimize your menu and reduce waste in your bar business. OFFLINE MODE & PRIVACY Designed for the real-world bar environment. The app works entirely offline, ensuring you always have access to your recipes and calculations, even in basements. Your data and recipes remain private and stay on your device. ADVANCED TECHNICAL FEATURES Access professional tools designed for recipe standardization: temperature-based dilution matrix, viscosity calibration by ice type, expected dilution analysis by contact time, aromatic-based garnish recommendations, and flavor profile aging predictions. These features are designed for consultants and hospitality groups who need to standardise large-scale bar programs. Clean, dark, and efficient design, optimized for quick reading under low-light bar conditions. No subscriptions, no registrations. Install, calibrate, and serve the best cocktail of the night.

About

AetherBar

Features
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AetherBar is the ultimate cocktail encyclopedia for cocktail enthusiasts and home bartenders. Discover 38 world-class cocktails — from timeless classics like the Dry Martini and Negroni to modern icons like the Espresso Martini and Penicillin. KEY FEATURES: • 6 LANGUAGES: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish • 38 ICONIC COCKTAILS organized by base spirit, region, and category • COMPLETE RECIPES with ingredients, garnish, glassware, and difficulty rating • HISTORY & STORIES behind every cocktail • INTERACTIVE MIXING GUIDE for step-by-step instructions • FAVORITES system to save your preferred drinks • LEARN section with bartending techniques and terminology • 100% OFFLINE — no internet required Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts, professional bartenders, and anyone curious about the history and craft of cocktails. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Must be of legal drinking age.

Screenshots

VESP4 screens
AetherBar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VESP at daily against AetherBar's every 2 months. VESP also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VESP ships an update daily, AetherBar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VESP versus AetherBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVESPAetherBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJUAN JOSE LOPEZ MOYASui Fai Law

In-app purchases

None

VESP

No in-app purchases

None

AetherBar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VESP free?
VESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AetherBar free?
AetherBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VESP or AetherBar have ads?
Both VESP and AetherBar show ads.
Which is updated more often, VESP or AetherBar?
VESP ships an update daily, and AetherBar every 2 months. Most recently, VESP was updated on October 31, 2026 and AetherBar on November 9, 2026.

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