# PourChoice — Know what beer to order

> Camera-based beer identification and rating app with community insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Holder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Holder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886977740)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415/reviews.md

## What is PourChoice?

PourChoice turns your phone's camera into a beer menu expert.

Point it at any tap list, bottle menu, or beer board and watch the beers appear instantly, ranked by community ratings so you always know what to order.

How it works:
- Open the app, point your camera at a beer menu, and PourChoice automatically reads and identifies the beers using your camera. 
- Each beer is ranked by community ratings pulled from our database of thousands of craft beers. 
- No typing, no searching - just point and see what's worth ordering.

Rate your beers:
- Tap any beer to add your own personal rating. 
- Your ratings sync privately across all your devices via iCloud and help you remember what you loved (and what you didn't). 
- Add personal notes to any beer - your notes are stored privately and never shared.

Bookmark beers to try:
- See something interesting but not ready to order yet? Bookmark it with one tap and find it later in your My Beers list.

My Beers:
- All your rated beers and bookmarks in one place, sorted by your rating or grouped by style. 
- See your rating alongside the community rating to see where your taste lines up.

Stay connected:
- Get occasional reminders to rate your beers. 
- Send feedback or feature requests right from the app. 
- Your ratings contribute to community averages, making PourChoice better for everyone.

Search and improve the database:
- No menu in front of you? Search our database anytime to look up a beer, add a rating, or bookmark something for later. 
- Found something not in the database? Add it directly to the database in one step so it scans for everyone in the future.

Free to use:
  - Scan any beer menu
  - Community ratings on every beer
  - 10 free personal ratings
  - Bookmark beers to try later
  - Personal notes on any beer
  - My Beers list

PourChoice Pro:
Upgrade once for unlimited personal ratings and the ability to share your beer list with friends. No subscription, ever.

## Key features

- Camera-based beer menu scanning
- Community beer ratings
- Personal beer ratings and notes
- Bookmark beers to try
- My Beers list
- Add new beers to database

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PourChoice Pro | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about PourChoice

### What is PourChoice?

PourChoice is a food and drink app that uses your phone's camera to identify beers from tap lists and menus. It provides community ratings and allows you to track your personal beer preferences.

### How does PourChoice work?

Simply open PourChoice, point your camera at a beer menu, and the app will automatically read and identify the beers. Each beer is then displayed with its community rating.

### Can I rate beers in PourChoice?

Yes, you can tap on any beer to add your personal rating and private notes. These ratings sync across your devices via iCloud and help you remember your favorites.

### Is PourChoice free to use?

PourChoice is free to download and use, offering features like scanning menus, viewing community ratings, and 10 free personal ratings. An optional one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited personal ratings and sharing.

### Does PourChoice have ads?

No, PourChoice does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### Can I add beers that are not in the PourChoice database?

Yes, if you find a beer not listed in the database, you can add it directly through the app. This helps improve the database for all users.

### What devices does PourChoice support?

PourChoice currently supports iPhone devices. It was last updated on April 16, 2026, with version 1.5.2.

### What is the age rating for PourChoice?

PourChoice has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature users. It was released on March 30, 2026.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-04-16

PourChoice v1.5 Update Notes

Smarter Beer Matching:
- Beers that share the same name across different breweries (like "Oktoberfest") now show all matches so you can rate the right one
- Improved accuracy when scanning menus — fewer missed matches and no more phantom duplicates when adding beers manually

Bigger Database
- Added nearly 600 new beers and 134 new breweries to the built-in database
- Major coverage improvements for Portland, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, Asheville, Minneapolis, Austin, and more
- Expanded international coverage including Belgium, UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada

Community Improvements
- Better duplicate detection when users submit new beers
- Style tags now use community consensus when multiple users contribute
- Send Feedback

New feedback form in Settings
- send feature requests, bug reports, or just say hi, right from the app

Settings Cleanup:
- Improved keyboard behavior in Settings
- Reorganized layout for easier navigation

### 1.4 — 2026-03-31

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Benjamin Holder

- [Brew Pilot: Beer Brew Co-Pilot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-pilot-beer-brew-co-pilot/id6761862460)

All apps by Benjamin Holder: https://appshunter.io/developer/1886977740

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