# BarShelf: Whiskey & Cocktails — AI Bottle Scanner & Collection

> Digital home bar organizer, pour tracker, and AI cocktail recipe generator. (iPhone/iPad app by Define You.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-and-cocktails/id6754469129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Define You](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831894928)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 98 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-and-cocktails/id6754469129/reviews.md

## What is BarShelf?

Start without an account. Scan a whiskey bottle and let AI fill in the details. Log a pour and watch your collection become a calendar of bottles, amounts, moods, and tasting notes. Then see which of 57 classic cocktails you can make from what you already own.

POUR CALENDAR & JOURNAL
- See every drinking day at a glance
- Tap any date to revisit the bottle, amount, mood, and note
- Turn your pour history into a personal whiskey journal

Your home bar deserves more than a dusty shelf. BarShelf helps you catalog every bottle, remember every pour, and discover cocktails you can make from what you already own. Start without an account — no signup required.

ADD BOTTLES IN SECONDS
- Snap a photo of any bottle and AI recognizes the name, category, and ABV
- No barcode needed — works on whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, and more
- Or add manually with full control over every detail

ORGANIZE YOUR HOME BAR
- Add whiskey, sake, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, liqueurs, wine, and more
- Build a visual digital shelf that mirrors your real collection
- Track bottle details, ABV, volume, price, origin, rating, and fill level
- Sort and filter your spirits by category, rating, status, or shelf

ORGANIZE, KEEP, AND SHARE
- Tag and label bottles so your shelf is sorted your way
- Keep a wishlist of the bottles you want next
- Buy again: restock a finished bottle in one tap from your Archive
- Export your whole collection to CSV whenever you want
- Share your shelf as a web link friends can open without the app
- Get a weekly report on what you poured

REMEMBER EVERY POUR
- Write tasting notes for nose, palate, and finish
- Rate bottles and keep a personal record of what you loved
- Archive finished bottles so your collection becomes a drinking journal
- Look back on past pours, favorite bottles, and memorable nights

AI BARTENDER FROM YOUR OWN SHELF
- Get cocktail ideas based on the bottles you already own
- Ask for recipes by mood, flavor, occasion, or preferred style
- Save favorite AI recipes to your personal recipe book
- Get suggestions that understand your shelf and taste profile

WHAT YOU CAN MAKE TONIGHT
- See which of 57 classic cocktails you can make right now
- Matched live against the exact bottles on your shelf
- Discover what one more bottle would unlock

INSIGHTS FOR YOUR TASTE
- Log drinking moments and see patterns over time
- Discover which categories, flavors, and styles you return to most
- Unlock deeper monthly insights, trends, and palate analysis with BarShelf Pro

SHARE YOUR COLLECTION
- Create beautiful shelf cards from your favorite bottles
- Turn tasting notes into shareable review cards
- Show your home bar in a way that looks as good as it tastes

BarShelf Pro unlocks unlimited bottles, AI Bartender, personalized palate profile, advanced insights, premium themes, and more.

Whether you collect bourbon, explore Scotch, mix cocktails, host friends, or simply want to remember what is on your shelf, BarShelf gives your home bar a place to live.

Download BarShelf and pour with purpose.

Please enjoy responsibly.

SUBSCRIPTION
BarShelf Pro is a weekly, monthly, or annual auto-renewing subscription. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://barshelfapp.com/en/policy

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Catalog bottles with details (ABV, volume, fill level)
- Track tasting notes and ratings
- AI cocktail suggestions based on owned bottles
- Log drinking moments and analyze taste patterns
- Create shareable collection and review cards
- Visualize your digital home bar shelf

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarShelf Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| BarShelf Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BarShelf Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-and-cocktails/id6754469129/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Make my home bar to real bar🍸

*2025-11-13*

Love how this app lets me organize all my bottles and explore new cocktail ideas.
It’s like having a real bartender in my pocket. I started with a few bottles,
but now I’m planning my own bar thanks to BarShelf!🍸

**Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your experience!
We're delighted that BarShelf helps you organize your bottles and discover new cocktail ideas. Wishing you many enjoyable moments as you build your dream bar!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — It's so fun to use it

*2025-11-12*

This is exactly what I have been looking for! What I always do to remember the name of wine, I take a picture of it. Though it can tell you about the wine, sometimes you wanna rememeber the moment of enjoying it. While taking photos of drinks you loved can only give you just the brand, this app enables you to keep memories forever. I always thought that every single bottle has its own memory, and this app made it possible! What a smart app!!!!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 
We're thrilled that BarShelf helps you capture both the drinks you enjoy and the memories associated with them. 
Your support means a lot, and we hope our app continues to make every bottle special.
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — Finally, an App for My Drunken Memories

*2025-11-11*

I’ve always wanted to keep track of what I drink — the aromas, the flavors, and whether they suit my taste — but I was too lazy to make a whole Instagram account just for that.
For someone like me, this app is perfect!
I also love reading other people’s posts in the community. It really broadens my perspective on different drinks.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your heartfelt review!
We're so glad our app makes it easy to track your drink experiences and explore the community. Cheers to many more flavorful memories!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — Cool

*2025-11-11*

Really cool app for keeping track of what I drink! Love the clean design and how easy it is to log everything.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! 
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the clean design and ease of tracking.
Helping you log your drinks simply and beautifully is what Barshelf is all about!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — My home bar companion🍷

*2025-11-11*

Thanks for creating an app for all the alcohol lovers out there — it feels like having my own bar right in my hand :>

Cheers to BarShelf! 🍻

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! 
We're happy BarShelf feels like having a personal bar in your hand. 
Cheers and enjoy exploring new drinks!

### 5/5 — Innovative

*2025-11-11*

What a creative and innovative app!! For an avid drinker who always spends too long deciding what to buy at the liquor store, this app is perfect!!

**Developer response:** We appreciate your enthusiastic feedback! 
We're glad you find BarShelf creative and innovative. 
Enjoy exploring new drinks and making quick decisions at the liquor store!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — great app especially for solo drinkers🍷

*2025-11-11*

a very helpful app that not only helps keep track of my home bar, the community feature is also quite useful!

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot! 
We're so glad Barshelf is helping you manage your home bar and connect through the community feature. 
It’s amazing to hear it’s adding value on both fronts!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — Super easy to use!

*2025-11-11*

Great app! Super easy to use and perfect for keeping track of all my bottles. Clean design and really helpful.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words! 
We're happy to hear Barshelf makes it easy to track your bottles and that you're enjoying the clean design. 
Cheers to your growing collection🍾!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — A digital cellar with soul

*2025-11-11*

As a wine lover, BarShelf completely changed the way I enjoy my home collection. It’s beautifully designed and makes organizing bottles feel almost poetic. I love how it brings order and inspiration together. I can see what I have, plan pairings, and even get ideas for cocktails or tasting nights. It’s like a digital cellar with soul.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the poetic review! 
We're thrilled BarShelf adds inspiration and order to your wine collection. 
Enjoy planning pairings and exploring cocktails with our app🍾!
– The BarShelf

### 5/5 — This is what i need!!!!

*2025-11-02*

This is what i need!!!!

**Developer response:** So glad it’s just what you needed! Thanks a lot for your support 🙏

## Frequently asked questions about BarShelf

### What is BarShelf?

BarShelf is a mobile application designed to help you organize your home bar. It allows you to catalog your bottles, track your pours with tasting notes and ratings, and discover new cocktail recipes based on the spirits you already own.

### How does BarShelf's AI Bartender work?

The AI Bartender feature suggests cocktail recipes using the bottles you've added to your digital shelf. You can ask for suggestions based on mood, flavor, occasion, or preferred style, and save your favorite AI-generated recipes.

### Can I share my collection with others using BarShelf?

Yes, BarShelf allows you to create visually appealing shelf cards from your favorite bottles and turn tasting notes into shareable review cards. This lets you showcase your home bar collection in an attractive way.

### What insights does BarShelf offer?

BarShelf helps you log drinking moments to see patterns over time, identifying which categories, flavors, and styles you prefer. BarShelf Pro unlocks deeper monthly insights, trends, and palate analysis.

### What are the subscription options for BarShelf Pro?

BarShelf Pro offers weekly, monthly, and annual subscription plans. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial. Pricing details are available within the app.

### What devices does BarShelf support?

BarShelf is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who want to manage their home bar on the go.

### Does BarShelf have ads?

No, BarShelf does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through subscription.

### What is the age rating for BarShelf?

BarShelf has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of tracking alcoholic beverages and related content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6 — 2026-08-19

BarShelf v6 connects your entire home bar.

• New pour calendar: revisit each date by bottle, amount, mood, and note
• A redesigned home shelf and bartender counter
• Refreshed weekly rhythm and taste insights
• See which of 57 classic cocktails you can make from your shelf
• Smoother navigation and logging throughout the app

### 5 — 2026-08-11

Start without an account, and see what you can pour tonight.

• Guest mode — build your shelf before signing up; up to 3 bottles, and everything you save carries over when you create an account
• Cocktails You Can Make — 57 classics matched live against the bottles you own
• Tags & labels — organize your shelf your way
• Wishlist — keep track of bottles you want next
• Buy again — restock a finished bottle in one tap from Archive
• CSV export — your collection is yours to take anywhere
• Share your shelf — send a web link friends can open without the app
• Weekly report — a quiet recap of what you poured
• Redesigned Home, Archive, Insights, and Pro screens
• Now in 8 languages

Please enjoy responsibly.

### 4.5 — 2026-07-26

• Performance & optimization across the app.
• Bug fixes and polish.

### 4.4 — 2026-07-06

Faster, smoother, better.

• New — Bottle History: every bottle now keeps its own timeline, from the first pour to the last.
• Performance & optimization across the app.
• Bug fixes and polish.

### 4.3 — 2026-06-23

What's New

• Fixed various bugs and issues
• Improved overall performance and optimization
• Enhanced app stability
• Refined parts of the user interface and experience
• Implemented improvements based on user feedback

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