Reviews of BarBack - Cocktail Assistant

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List of user reviews and ratings for BarBack - Cocktail Assistant

Total ratings

3.83 (Rating count: 338)

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Review summary

Users praise BarBack for its easy-to-use interface, comprehensive cocktail recipes, and robust inventory management including substitutions. It's appreciated by both amateurs and professionals for aiding drink creation and increasing cocktail knowledge. However, many reviews point out the app has not been updated since 2021, leading to missing ingredients, lack of custom recipe creation and limited search features. Users also desire more customization options like multiple profiles, widgets, and better visuals. Overall, it remains a favorite but would benefit from modern updates and added functionalities.

Pros

Easy to use with a simplistic, well-organized layout preferred by both beginners and professionals.
Extensive and great selection of cocktail recipes including classics and new exciting drinks.
Effective inventory management with substitution features to make drinks based on available ingredients.
Helpful features such as drink recommendations based on inventory and preferences, aiding both home bartenders and professionals.
Provides detailed drink information including ABV and recipe charts, pleasing data-driven users.

Cons

Lack of updates since 2021 causing feature stagnation and missing new spirits or ingredient types.
Inability to add or customize personal recipes and missing popular ingredients or preparation processes, e.g., egg white, dry shaking.
Limited search functionality, such as searching for cocktails by ingredient or ingredient substitution suggestions.
Lack of visuals—missing photos of cocktails and inability to save favorites or separate to-try lists.
No support for multiple profiles (home vs work) or widgets, which users desire for better customization and accessibility.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.60

All time rating average: 3.83

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Date	Author	Comment
2022-05-16	Ju*****	Missing ingredients in the custom recipes. I've been using barback for years now and I genuinely appreciate it's utility. But recently I've been trying to add my own recipes and I've run into the issue that the drink recipe builder doesn't have some ingredients (like egg - white) or processes (like dry shaking) in the list. I don't know if it is intentional, but it is really annoying. So they lost a star for it.
Missing ingredients in the custom recipes. I've been using barback for years now and I genuinely appreciate it's utility. But recently I've been trying to add my own recipes and I've run into the issue that the drink recipe builder doesn't have some ingredients (like egg - white) or processes (like dry shaking) in the list. I don't know if it is intentional, but it is really annoying. So they lost a star for it.
2022-03-17	Sc*****	It was a 5-star app, but it hasn't been updated since August 2021. Other apps on the market are surpassing this one with their features, which is a shame as I prefer the style and UI of this app. For potential downloaders / purchasers, know that this app may have been abandoned.
It was a 5-star app, but it hasn't been updated since August 2021. Other apps on the market are surpassing this one with their features, which is a shame as I prefer the style and UI of this app. For potential downloaders / purchasers, know that this app may have been abandoned.
2022-02-19	Ja*****	My 100% go to all the time. If you have a home bar, a proffesional establishment, or just want to expand your drink knowledge this is the "go-to" app. Easy to use, great recipes and a for sure crowd pleaser! 11 out of 10
My 100% go to all the time. If you have a home bar, a proffesional establishment, or just want to expand your drink knowledge this is the "go-to" app. Easy to use, great recipes and a for sure crowd pleaser! 11 out of 10
2021-10-01	Wo*****	One of the better mixology apps out there, I bought all the ad on packs, thought that it's well worth it, only one complaint and that would be to update the spirit and liqueur types a little more, I understand there's a lot of there but there is some of the major ones missing
One of the better mixology apps out there, I bought all the ad on packs, thought that it's well worth it, only one complaint and that would be to update the spirit and liqueur types a little more, I understand there's a lot of there but there is some of the major ones missing
2021-08-29	Ty*****	I want to build a little bar and keep a good seection of liquors for whatever cocktail I feel like after work or guest entertainment. I wish there were more Cognac options but it really stepped up my whiskey game tonight! Definitely keeping this around for when the dream bar is built because the recipe reccomendations after you take inventory gave me cocktail options I've never heard of!
I want to build a little bar and keep a good seection of liquors for whatever cocktail I feel like after work or guest entertainment. I wish there were more Cognac options but it really stepped up my whiskey game tonight! Definitely keeping this around for when the dream bar is built because the recipe reccomendations after you take inventory gave me cocktail options I've never heard of!
2021-08-25	Th*****	Why haven't I downloaded this app sooner. This is app is going to be a game changer for my YouTube channel. I sometimes have trouble of thinking what to do next. This basically gives me endless options for content. The drinknof the day is a great feature. And I was totally blown away by the abv of each recipe.
Why haven't I downloaded this app sooner. This is app is going to be a game changer for my YouTube channel. I sometimes have trouble of thinking what to do next. This basically gives me endless options for content. The drinknof the day is a great feature. And I was totally blown away by the abv of each recipe.
2021-04-09	Ad*****	This app is always ready with quick ideas based on personal preferences and never have the same conversation twice!!! Its also filled with new and exciting drinks on tap plus all of the classics.....nice work guys.
This app is always ready with quick ideas based on personal preferences and never have the same conversation twice!!! Its also filled with new and exciting drinks on tap plus all of the classics.....nice work guys.
2021-03-04	Ma*****	I have just downloaded this app on both of my phones. After researching a lot of apps of this kind, this app is way ahead of the others. Greatest app for everyone to have in the field of mixology of drinks. One suggestion. Pictures of the beautiful cocktails you are suggesting and teaching.
I have just downloaded this app on both of my phones. After researching a lot of apps of this kind, this app is way ahead of the others. Greatest app for everyone to have in the field of mixology of drinks. One suggestion. Pictures of the beautiful cocktails you are suggesting and teaching.
2021-02-21	Jo*****	This app satisfies all of my home mixology needs. I'm a super data driven guy and all the drink details, charts, and organization really work for me. The removal of brand names is also really helpful, because I'm sick of recipes advocating for some special expensive italian rum or something. I keep my bar pretty stocked, and the substitution feature makes it so I can create even more than usual. And all the drinks are crazy tasty 🥴
This app satisfies all of my home mixology needs. I'm a super data driven guy and all the drink details, charts, and organization really work for me. The removal of brand names is also really helpful, because I'm sick of recipes advocating for some special expensive italian rum or something. I keep my bar pretty stocked, and the substitution feature makes it so I can create even more than usual. And all the drinks are crazy tasty 🥴
2020-12-13	Er*****	Love this app! It's super easy to see what I can make with the ingredients on hand. One suggested improvement is the ability to to search for an ingredient, and see what cocktails I can make with it, that would be helpful with perishables that I need to use up!
Love this app! It's super easy to see what I can make with the ingredients on hand. One suggested improvement is the ability to to search for an ingredient, and see what cocktails I can make with it, that would be helpful with perishables that I need to use up!