# BeerTasting vs Drinklist

The clearest difference is rating: Drinklist at 3.0 against BeerTasting's 1.8. Drinklist also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). BeerTasting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drinklist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BeerTasting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drinklist holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeerTasting has 207 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of BeerTasting's written reviews are positive against 60% of Drinklist's.

BeerTasting ships an update monthly, Drinklist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeerTasting | Drinklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beertasting/id1170285999/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinklist/id1544298579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalea GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180105195) | [Fritz Neuhaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544298581) |

## What reviewers say

### BeerTasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beertasting/id1170285999)

Discover, scan, and rate beers from a vast international community. Log your tasting experiences, compare brews, and stay updated on beer trends. Become a beer expert and connect with fellow enthusiasts worldwide.

**Highlights:** Scan beer labels for instant recognition, Log and rate beers with personal notes, Discover new beers and compare favorites, Access a database of over 350,000 beers, Connect with a global beer enthusiast community, Stay informed about beer trends and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Comprehensive beer database with extensive information
- 📸 Barcode/QR code scanning functionality
- ⭐ Easy rating and review system
- 🎁 Monthly surprise beer packages for active users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning functionality unreliable and inconsistent
- 🔍 Search function difficult and slow
- 🌐 Mostly German-language reviews without translation
- 📱 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Overlapping text and UI display issues

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanning fails to recognize beers
- Barcode scanning returns incorrect results
- App crashes during account verification
- Login and account creation errors
- Email verification not sending or timing out

**Requested features**

- Friend connection and messaging system
- Easy way to add missing beers to database
- Ability to view friends' beer ratings and history
- Half-star rating options (3.5, 4.5 stars)
- Sort personal beer reviews by rating


### Drinklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinklist/id1544298579)

Easily track your drinks and manage expenditures with custom lists for any occasion. Set spending limits and view historical data for each list. Offers a quick entry option and customizable background colors.

**Highlights:** Personal drink list creation, Expenditure tracking, Multiple lists for occasions, Set spending limits, 24-hour and 14-day history, Quick entry beer coaster option, Customizable background colors

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All background colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeerTasting free?

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

### Is Drinklist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeerTasting or Drinklist?

Drinklist is rated higher. BeerTasting averages 1.8 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Drinklist averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BeerTasting or Drinklist have ads?

Drinklist shows ads; BeerTasting does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeerTasting or Drinklist?

BeerTasting ships an update monthly, and Drinklist every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeerTasting was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drinklist on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*