# Whiskybase vs Bourboneur

The clearest difference is rating: Whiskybase at 5.0 against Bourboneur's 2.0. Whiskybase also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bourboneur's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 1) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bourboneur sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whiskybase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whiskybase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bourboneur has 121 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Whiskybase's written reviews are positive against 24% of Bourboneur's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Whiskybase ships an update every 2 months, Bourboneur every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiskybase | Bourboneur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskybase-everything-whisky/id1447254088/reviews)** | [2.0 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourboneur/id6503428230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **24.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 66 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Whiskybase B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447254087) | [Nicholas Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757866409) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiskybase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskybase-everything-whisky/id1447254088)

Access the world's largest whisky database to discover, rate, and manage your collection. Scan bottle labels for instant information, reviews, and pricing. Connect with a global community of enthusiasts to share tasting notes and discover trending whiskies.

**Highlights:** Extensive whisky database, Label scanner for instant info, Community reviews and ratings, Collection management, Real-world pricing data, Tasting notes logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bourboneur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourboneur/id6503428230)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and value your bourbon collection with this app. It offers a comprehensive database for bottle valuation, market trend analysis, and personalized drink recommendations based on flavor profiles. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and explore the world of brown spirits.

**Highlights:** Bourbon Blue Book valuation tool, Secondary Market Index tracking, Wheel of Destiny drink selector, Flavor Explorer for personalized recommendations, Community of bourbon enthusiasts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for pricing hands down. No one compares.
- 🚀 Consistent and up to date pricing
- 👍 Worth every penny
- 👍 Warm/polished and very functional app
- 👍 Comprehensive bourbon price guide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Going from free to paid is wild
- 👎 Not worth the price
- 👎 Crazy expensive & bad experience
- 👎 Bait and switch

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow sku scanning to add bottles
- Allow adding bottles in multiples
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiskybase free?

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

### Is Bourboneur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whiskybase or Bourboneur?

Whiskybase is rated higher. Whiskybase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bourboneur averages 2.0 from 121 ratings.

### Do Whiskybase or Bourboneur have ads?

Neither Whiskybase nor Bourboneur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whiskybase or Bourboneur?

Whiskybase ships an update every 2 months, and Bourboneur every 6 weeks. Most recently, Whiskybase was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bourboneur on October 16, 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.*