# MaltIQ: Whisky Companion — AI Scanner, Tasting & Cellar > AI Scanner, Tasting & Cellar (iPhone/iPad app by Petr Kursin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maltiq-whisky-companion/id6759371481 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Petr Kursin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567257216) - Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 73 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), Japanese - Released: 2026-03-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maltiq-whisky-companion/id6759371481/reviews.md ## What is MaltIQ? MaltIQ is the AI-powered whisky companion that transforms how you discover, taste, collect, and invest in whisky. SCAN ANY BOTTLE IN SECONDS Point your camera at any whisky label. MaltIQ's advanced computer vision instantly identifies the bottle and shows you everything: tasting profile, market price, investment potential, and how well it matches your personal palate. Works with thousands of whiskies from Scotch to Japanese, Bourbon to Irish. SHELF SCANNER Point your camera at a shelf at home, in a bar or in a store. MaltIQ recognises the bottles and tells you which one to try, based on your personal taste profile. YOUR PERSONAL AI SOMMELIER Tell MaltIQ what you like — or let it learn from your tastings. Our AI analyzes your flavor preferences across peat, smoke, fruit, spice, and sweetness to recommend bottles you'll love. Every recommendation comes with a Match Score and a clear explanation of why it suits your taste. SHARED TASTING — TASTE TOGETHER Host live group tastings with up to 8 friends. Share a simple invite code, taste whiskies side by side, and see scores sync in real-time. AI suggests the optimal tasting order from light to heavy. Professional Murray Method scoring for every participant. Friends without a subscription join free with Guest Pass. After the session, discover the group favourite, the most divisive dram, and full rankings — all auto-saved to your journal. TASTING JOURNAL & WHISKY DNA Rate whiskies using the Murray Method: Nose, Palate, Finish, and Balance — each scored out of 25 for a total out of 100. Add tasting notes by text or voice. As you taste more, MaltIQ builds your unique Whisky DNA — a personal flavor profile across peat, smoke, fruit, spice, honey, and more. DIGITAL CELLAR Manage your entire collection in one place. Track every bottle with purchase price, storage status, and current market value. Add bottles by scanning, searching, or entering details manually. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO & MARKET ANALYTICS (Collector plan) Track your whisky portfolio value with historical price charts. Monitor daily changes and ROI by bottle. Set up a Watchlist with price alerts. Get Deal Alerts when investment-grade bottles drop below market average. View Liquidity Scores and Blue Chip classifications. EXPLORE DISTILLERIES Discover distilleries worldwide on an interactive map. Filter by region, learn their history, and plan your next visit. FOOD PAIRING & RELEASES Discover perfect food pairings for any whisky. Stay up to date with upcoming releases and never miss a limited edition drop. TWO PLANS, ONE FREE TRIAL Start with a 7-day free trial with full access. Then choose the plan that fits you: Explorer — AI Scanner, Sommelier, Cellar, Tasting Journal, Shared Tasting, Recommendations, Distillery Map Collector — Everything in Explorer plus Portfolio Tracking, Market Analytics, Deal Alerts, Blue Chip Alerts Monthly and annual plans available. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY FIRST Your data is encrypted and never shared. Export or delete anytime. Download MaltIQ and discover whisky like never before. Terms of Service: https://maltiq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://maltiq.app/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Explorer – Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | Explorer – Annual | $35.99 | per year | | Collector – Monthly | $14.99 | per month | | Collector (Annual) | $89.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-30 What's new in 1.1.4: easier sign-in and account management. • Create a new account right from the welcome screen • Sign-up is confirmed with a code from your email, and our emails now arrive in your language • A clearer subscription screen with one-tap sign out • Minor fixes and improvements ### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-27 Minor bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-17 What's new in 1.1.2: Blue Chips and better notifications. • Blue Chips: follow blue chip whisky prices over different periods, right in Portfolio, including the bottles you own • Better notifications • Design updates and small fixes (including the Badges screen), plus more reliable market prices Also new since 1.1.1: • A refreshed look across the whole app • Shared tastings: invite friends with a QR code, taste blind, compare scores • Shelf scanner: point your camera at a shelf at home, in a bar or in a store • A new welcome and a clear collection value chart ### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-15 A big MaltIQ update: a fresh design and smarter tastings. • A fully refreshed look: lighter, cleaner and easier on the eyes, with one premium style on every screen • Shared tastings made simple: invite friends with a QR code, taste blind and compare scores • Shelf scanner: point your camera at a shelf at home, in a bar or in a store, and MaltIQ will tell you which dram to try • A brand-new welcome: personal recommendations from the first minute • Your collection at a glance: a clear 3-month value chart • Whisky news now opens right inside the app • Dozens of improvements and fixes based on collector feedback ### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-24 A refreshed MaltIQ: cleaner, quicker, steadier. Redesigned • A calmer home screen that puts your next dram first • Whisky pages reorganised into Tasting, Investment and Reviews • Rebuilt catalogue with filters and sorting • Your cellar and journal are easier to read at a glance Faster • Scanning a label goes straight to the camera • Recommendations and your cellar load noticeably quicker Shared tastings • Smoother hosting, clearer results, and a card you can share Also • The flavour wheel now speaks your language • Dozens of fixes across subscriptions, notes, the map and notifications Thanks for drinking well with us. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*