Comparison

Get Allocated vs The Bourbon Network

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Get Allocated4 screens
The Bourbon Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get Allocated ships an update every 4 days, The Bourbon Network fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Get Allocated versus The Bourbon Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet AllocatedThe Bourbon Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDavid ShumanCali Bourbon Club LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Get Allocated

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

The Bourbon Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Get Allocated free?
Get Allocated is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Bourbon Network free?
The Bourbon Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Get Allocated or The Bourbon Network?
Get Allocated is rated higher. Get Allocated averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Bourbon Network averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Get Allocated or The Bourbon Network have ads?
Get Allocated shows ads; The Bourbon Network does not.
Which is updated more often, Get Allocated or The Bourbon Network?
Get Allocated ships an update every 4 days, and The Bourbon Network fortnightly. Most recently, Get Allocated was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Bourbon Network on October 31, 2026.

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