Comparison

Scotch Aficionado vs Amarone wine database

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scotch Aficionado

Explore the rich history and nuanced flavors of Scotch whisky. This app guides you to discover tasting notes and appreciate the craftsmanship behind each dram. Embark on a sensory journey to savor every sip.

Highlights
  • Discover Scotch whisky flavors
  • Learn about Single Malt and Single Cask
  • Explore tasting notes
  • Understand whisky history and craftsmanship
  • Guided sensory journey
Features
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How much do you know about the wonderful dram you have in your hands? Join us as we expand our palates to discover flavors you never noticed before. Each sip of Single Malt (and its underrated cousin, Single Cask) Scotch Whisky contains rich history, expert craftsmanship, and years of loving care. It is uniquely qualified to be the toast for any special occasion. With Scotch Aficionado as your trusted guide, take a journey through the magical Scottish lands. Instead of reading notes written by others, let your tongue tell you the nuances it can notice. We look forward to joining you in this wonderful adventure! Your usage of Scotch Aficionado is governed by the Terms of Service defined at https://scotchaficionado.net/tos . The privacy policy can be found at https://scotchaficionado.net/privacy .

About

Amarone wine database

Explore a comprehensive database of Amarone wines produced over the last decade. View images and detailed information about each wine and its producer. Easily search and sort through hundreds of wines and their origins.

Highlights
  • Extensive Amarone wine catalog
  • Information on wines and producers
  • Multiple images per wine
  • Search functionality
  • Alphabetical and sortable listings
  • Details on production areas
Features
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The app is an overview of all the Amarone wines that have been produced for the last 10-15 years. There are now 867 wines and it is being updated continuously. On all the wines there are pictures and information about the wine and the producer. The wines are listed in alphabetical order by the producer or the name of the wine, and you can change the setting with the icon in the right corner. You can also use the search box. On some of the wines, there is more than one image, you can scroll the page and the next picture will come. It can sometimes be challenging to find the manufacturer to an Amarone. There are about 350 registered producers, and some are smaller wineries producing one Amarone. They have the winery name on the label. The large and medium-sized wineries can produce several different Amarone, some with the name of the winery/vineyard on the label others with a different name. The cantinas typically buy all their grapes from the small wine growers, and they produce and sell the wine, often with different labels. The cooperative do like the cantina, but they can also keep the vineyards separate from each other in the production, and have wine with the name of the vineyard on the label. They may even agree to be responsible for the production of wine for a winery. There are also sales companies that buy wine, and comes in a bottle and puts a label on and sells. The description says in which of the areas the wine is produced. Classico, Valpantena, East and Quinzano. Quinzano is the area between Classico and Valpantena.

Screenshots

Scotch Aficionado4 screens
Amarone wine database4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scotch Aficionado and Amarone wine database both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Amarone wine database's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scotch Aficionado's. Amarone wine database also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). Scotch Aficionado's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scotch Aficionado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months and Amarone wine database sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scotch Aficionado against 5.0 for Amarone wine database. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Scotch Aficionado's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amarone wine database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scotch Aficionado ships an update every 8 days, Amarone wine database every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scotch Aficionado versus Amarone wine database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScotch AficionadoAmarone wine database
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB21 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLoud NoiseBo Axman

Customer experience

Scotch Aficionado

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Amarone wine database

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scotch Aficionado

Subscriptions2
  • Quarterly Shelf+3 Months trial$49.993 Months
  • Annual Shelf+1 Year trial$119.991 Year
1 purchases

Amarone wine database

One-time1
  • Amarone Lexicon$1.99

Questions

Is Scotch Aficionado free?
Scotch Aficionado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amarone wine database free?
Amarone wine database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scotch Aficionado or Amarone wine database?
Scotch Aficionado and Amarone wine database are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Scotch Aficionado or Amarone wine database have ads?
Neither Scotch Aficionado nor Amarone wine database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scotch Aficionado or Amarone wine database?
Scotch Aficionado ships an update every 8 days, and Amarone wine database every 2 months. Most recently, Scotch Aficionado was updated on October 24, 2026 and Amarone wine database on October 21, 2026.

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