Comparison

Cocktail Recipes Bartender vs SipMuse

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

Head to head
About

Cocktail Recipes Bartender

Features
Read full description

Looking up how to make a proper cocktail? CocktailMix gives you the classic recipes bartenders actually use — with the exact pours, the build order, and the technique behind every drink. No guesswork, no half-remembered ratios. Just great cocktails you can make tonight. Most "cocktail" apps drown you in thousands of copy-paste recipes you'll never touch. CocktailMix does the opposite: a tight, curated shelf of the classics done right — Old Fashioned, Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri, Mojito, Whiskey Sour, Aperol Spritz, Dry Martini, Espresso Martini and more — each dialed in so the drink comes out balanced every single time. WHAT YOU GET - Precise measurements for every ingredient, with a one-tap switch between ml and oz - A live serving scaler — drag from a single nightcap up to a full party and every pour re-calculates instantly - My Bar: tell it what bottles you own and it shows exactly which cocktails you can make right now - The "one bottle away" list so you know what to grab next - A built-in bartender's handbook: stirring vs building, glassware, pour conversions, and spirit basics - Favorites and a running shopping list so your go-to drinks are always one tap away PERFECT FOR - Home bartenders who want the drink to taste right, not just close - Beginners learning the classics one technique at a time - Party hosts scaling a round up for a crowd - Anyone staring at their liquor shelf wondering what they can actually mix WHY NOT JUST SEARCH THE WEB? Because web recipes disagree on every pour, bury the method under ads, and can't scale to six servings or check them against the bottles on your shelf. CocktailMix keeps the numbers consistent, works offline, and turns "what can I make?" into a real answer. PRIVACY Your bar, favorites, and shopping list stay on your device. No account, no sign-up, nothing to track. FULL ACCESS CocktailMix is free to explore with a starter set of recipes and the full reference handbook. Unlock every cocktail, the live serving scaler, My Bar ingredient matching, and unlimited favorites with CocktailMix Plus: - Weekly plan - Yearly plan - Lifetime one-time purchase (pay once, keep forever) Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Pour your first proper cocktail tonight — open CocktailMix and mix something great. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? https://web-levi.web.app/#contact

About

SipMuse

Discover and create cocktails with AI-powered recipes and a smart bar inventory tracker. Explore drinks by spirit, taste, or occasion, and get personalized suggestions based on your ingredients and mood. Perfect for home bars and aspiring mixologists.

Highlights
  • AI cocktail recipe generation
  • Bar inventory tracking
  • Discover recipes by taste/spirit/occasion
  • Personalized drink suggestions
  • Create themed cocktail menus
  • Save favorite drinks
Features
Read full description

CocktailApp is a beautiful cocktail-making companion designed for home bars, casual gatherings, date nights, and anyone who wants to make better drinks with confidence. Discover curated cocktail recipes, explore drinks by spirit, taste, and occasion, and open detailed recipe pages with ABV, difficulty, glassware, flavor notes, and ingredient readiness. Build your own bar inventory by tracking the spirits, mixers, citrus, herbs, and ingredients you already have. CocktailApp helps you see what you can make right now and what you may want to stock up on next. Need something more personal? Use AI Create to generate cocktail ideas based on your mood, ingredients, occasion, or style. From low-ABV drinks to romantic menus, tropical party picks, smoky classics, and zero-proof ideas, CocktailApp helps turn inspiration into a drinkable recipe. You can also create themed cocktail menus for parties, dinners, date nights, or your own signature collections. Features: • Discover cocktail recipes by taste, spirit, and occasion • Track your home bar ingredients • See makeable and missing ingredients • Generate personalized cocktail ideas with AI • Create themed cocktail menus • Save favorite drinks and build your own list • Enjoy a polished dark-mode design made for iPhone Whether you are learning mixology or simply want an easier way to choose what to make tonight, CocktailApp helps you discover, organize, and create cocktails beautifully. Please enjoy responsibly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cocktail Recipes Bartender4 screens
SipMuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cocktail Recipes Bartender and SipMuse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Cocktail Recipes Bartender sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SipMuse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cocktail Recipes Bartender versus SipMuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCocktail Recipes BartenderSipMuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPhuc PhamYujie Zhang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cocktail Recipes Bartender

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
3 purchases

SipMuse

Subscriptions2
  • AI Features – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AI Features – Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AI Features – Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Cocktail Recipes Bartender free?
Cocktail Recipes Bartender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipMuse free?
SipMuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cocktail Recipes Bartender or SipMuse have ads?
Neither Cocktail Recipes Bartender nor SipMuse shows ads.

Other comparisons