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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Allocated helps bourbon enthusiasts in North Carolina find rare and allocated bottles at state-run ABC stores in real time. When a member spots a hard-to-find bottle on the shelf, they post a sighting in seconds. Everyone with that bottle on their watchlist gets an instant push notification — so you can get there before it's gone. Features: Post bourbon sightings from any NC ABC store GPS auto-detects your store when you walk in Instant watchlist alerts when your bottles are spotted Scan a bottle's barcode to identify it instantly Track pours at bars and restaurants too See what your friends are hunting Live feed of recent sightings statewide Built for serious bourbon hunters. Be first. Hunt smart.
The Bourbon Network
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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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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Get Allocated at weekly against The Bourbon Network's fortnightly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Get Allocated ships an update weekly, The Bourbon Network fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Get Allocated | The Bourbon Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Shuman | Cali Bourbon Club LLC |
In-app purchases
Get Allocated
No in-app purchases
The Bourbon Network
No in-app purchases





