Comparison

StockTake Online vs Drinksbox

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

Head to head
About

StockTake Online

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The StockTake Online app enables operators to manage their restaurant, hotel or club venue using our purchasing, stock/ inventory, recipe management and Gross Profit reporting platform. StockTake Online lets you manage costs, making it a visible process and avoid over-ordering, reduce wastage and improve margins. You can also keep your accountants happy with our .csv reporting or accounting integrations!

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Drinksbox

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DrinksBox is the smarter way for UK bars, pubs and restaurants to order drinks, direct from brands. No middlemen, no markups - just consistently competitive pricing, more choice and faster ordering from multiple suppliers through a platform designed to save busy operators time. Order from multiple suppliers in one basket, access personalised deals and earn cash-back loyalty rewards on every purchase. DrinksBox makes buying drinks easier than ever. What You Can Do with DrinksBox Competitive Prices & Personalised Deals No middlemen, no markups - just consistently competitive pricing. Speak directly to suppliers for customer-specific deals, support and stock solutions. Faster Ordering Order from multiple suppliers in a single basket through a smart, intuitive platform designed to help busy operators save time. Wider Choice Browse an unrestricted marketplace and discover exciting challenger brands alongside established favourites. Cashback Loyalty Rewards Earn DrinksBox loyalty credit on every order and redeem it against future purchases. Seamless Nationwide Delivery Reliable nationwide delivery powered by DrinksBox technology and London City Bond’s trusted logistics network. Smarter Stock Management Live stock visibility and alerts help operators avoid missing items and manage purchasing more efficiently.

Screenshots

StockTake Online4 screens
Drinksbox1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StockTake Online at 12.0 against Drinksbox's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StockTake Online ships an update every 6 weeks, Drinksbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
StockTake Online versus Drinksbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStockTake OnlineDrinksbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSTOCK TAKE ONLINE LTDDrinksBox Limited

In-app purchases

None

StockTake Online

No in-app purchases

None

Drinksbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StockTake Online free?
StockTake Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drinksbox free?
Drinksbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StockTake Online or Drinksbox have ads?
Neither StockTake Online nor Drinksbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StockTake Online or Drinksbox?
StockTake Online ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drinksbox monthly. Most recently, StockTake Online was updated on October 25, 2026 and Drinksbox on October 9, 2026.

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