# BarInventory vs Whiskey Shelf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whiskey Shelf at 81% against BarInventory's 0%. Whiskey Shelf also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). BarInventory's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BarInventory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whiskey Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whiskey Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiskey Shelf has 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BarInventory's written reviews are positive against 81% of Whiskey Shelf's.

BarInventory ships an update every 4 months, Whiskey Shelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarInventory | Whiskey Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barinventory/id1009351116/reviews) | **[4.5 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskey-shelf/id6444685822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [APTO d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948263596) | [Flint Hills Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511361786) |

## What reviewers say

### BarInventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barinventory/id1009351116)

Easily track your bar or restaurant's liquid inventory. Weigh bottles and the app calculates remaining liquid. Create custom drink lists and generate reports.

**Highlights:** Bottle weight measurement, Liquid quantity calculation, Customizable drink database, Inventory reporting, CSV/PDF export, Unlimited saved items (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Whiskey Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskey-shelf/id6444685822)

Track your whiskey, rum, and tequila collection with unlimited bottle entries. Manage your wishlist, calculate bottle valuations, and organize your Infinity Bottle. Discover new spirits and connect with other enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bottle inventory, Wishlist management, Bottle valuation calculator, Infinity Bottle management, Whiskey Friends network, Customizable reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarInventory free?

BarInventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whiskey Shelf free?

Whiskey Shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BarInventory or Whiskey Shelf?

Whiskey Shelf is rated higher. BarInventory averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Whiskey Shelf averages 4.5 from 133 ratings.

### Do BarInventory or Whiskey Shelf have ads?

Neither BarInventory nor Whiskey Shelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BarInventory or Whiskey Shelf?

BarInventory ships an update every 4 months, and Whiskey Shelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, BarInventory was updated on October 1, 2026 and Whiskey Shelf on October 25, 2026.

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