Get Allocated vs The Bourbon Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Get Allocated
This app alerts bourbon enthusiasts in North Carolina when rare bottles are spotted at ABC stores. Users can post sightings, receive instant notifications for watched items, and track their favorite spirits.
- Real-time bourbon sighting alerts
- Watchlist notifications
- Post sightings from NC ABC stores
- GPS store auto-detection
- Barcode scanning for bottle identification
- Track bar pours
- See friends' hunts
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Get Allocated helps bourbon hunters in North Carolina find rare and allocated bottles at NC ABC stores—in real time. When a member spots a hard-to-find bottle on the shelf, they post a sighting in seconds, and the whole community gets an alert. If it's a bottle on your watchlist, you get a priority "Watchlist Hit" notification so you can get there before it's gone. Whether you're chasing Weller, Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, or the Pappy lottery bottle that never seems to show up, Get Allocated puts hundreds of NC bourbon hunters' eyes on the shelves for you. FEATURES - Real-time bottle sightings from NC ABC stores across the state — Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Wilmington, and beyond - Priority alerts when a bottle on your watchlist is spotted - Nearby-store detection when you log a sighting — no searching through lists - Scan a bottle’s barcode to identify it instantly - Spot allocated pours at bars and restaurants too - See what your friends are hunting - Live statewide feed of recent sightings Built by bourbon hunters, for bourbon hunters. Be first. Hunt smart. For adults 21+. Please drink responsibly. Get Allocated is an independent community app and is not affiliated with the NC ABC Commission or any local ABC board. Get Allocated Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://getallocated.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getallocated.app/privacy
The Bourbon Network
Discover bourbon drops and track local store activity. Find rare bottles, share real-time check-ins with other enthusiasts, and know what's on the shelf before you visit.
- Discover stores carrying bourbon
- Track rare bottle drops
- Real-time check-ins from users
- Share store visit photos and notes
- Favorite preferred stores
- Build bourbon hunter reputation
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The Bourbon Network is the fastest way to discover bourbon drops near you. Built for bourbon hunters, this app helps you find rare bottles, track local store activity, and share real-time check-ins with other enthusiasts. Know what’s on the shelf before you walk in. FEATURES: • Discover stores carrying bourbon in your area • Follow bottles like Stagg, Weller, and Pappy's • See real-time check-ins and bottle drops • Share photos and notes from store visits • Favorite your go-to stores • Build your reputation as a bourbon hunter Whether you’re chasing rare allocations or just looking for your next great bottle, The Bourbon Network gives you the edge. This is Bourbon Hunting, Refined. --- Disclaimer: The Bourbon Network does not sell alcohol. This app is a community platform for sharing information about bourbon availability. Must be 21+ to use.
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The clearest difference is rating: Get Allocated at 4.6 against The Bourbon Network's 1.0. Get Allocated also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). The Bourbon Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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
Both are free to download. Get Allocated sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Bourbon Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
Get Allocated holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Get Allocated has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Get Allocated ships an update every 4 days, The Bourbon Network fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Get Allocated | The Bourbon Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Shuman | Cali Bourbon Club LLC |
In-app purchases
Get Allocated
- Get Allocated Pro$1.991 Month
- Get Allocated Pro$2.991 Month
- Get Allocated Pro$3.991 Month
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- Get Allocated Pro$19.991 Year
- Get Allocated Pro$29.991 Year
- Get Allocated Pro$39.991 Year
The Bourbon Network
No in-app purchases
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