Potion.bar vs Whiskey Willys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Potion.bar
Scan whiskey bottles to instantly access tasting notes, community reviews, and price comparisons. Discover new spirits and find local availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Scan and identify whiskey bottles
- Explore tasting notes and flavor profiles
- Read community reviews and ratings
- Compare prices from online and local retailers
- Find bottles at nearby shops and bars
- Receive curated whiskey recommendations
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Discover whiskey with Potion.bar. Scan any bottle with your camera to identify it fast—then explore tasting notes, reviews, ratings, and price comparisons so you can choose your next pour with confidence. What you can do: - Scan & identify bottles: Recognize bottles from the label and pull up key details in seconds. - Explore tasting notes: Learn flavor profiles, style, and distillery background. - Read reviews & ratings: See what the community thinks before you buy. - Compare prices: Check online and local retailer listings (where available) to spot good deals. - Find bottles near you: Discover whiskeys at shops, bars, and distilleries in your area. - Curated recommendations: Browse picks for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re identifying a mystery bottle, deciding between two bourbons, or hunting for a better price, Potion.bar helps you explore more and guess less. Note: Product information, pricing, and availability can vary by region and retailer. Potion.bar Premium (optional subscription) Premium unlocks deal alerts for bottles you track, every store location and price behind a listing, full price history with low, median and high, Fair Price and expert-score detail, and advanced value filters. - Premium Monthly: $7.99 per month - Premium Yearly: $79.99 per year Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://potion.bar/privacy Terms of Use: https://potion.bar/terms
Whiskey Willys
Discover a unique adult beverage shopping experience with a vast selection and competitive pricing. Enjoy personalized service from knowledgeable staff who can answer all your questions about your purchase.
- Unique shopping experience
- Vast selection of adult beverages
- Competitive pricing
- Knowledgeable staff
- Personalized service
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Our store is the next wave in a truly unique adult beverage purchasing experience. Our highly trained, professional staff is always on hand, and ready to answer any questions you may have concerning your purchase. At our store, you will experience the selection and pricing that you have come to expect from large retailers, while, at the same time, enjoying the service and intimacy of smaller boutique stores. With the best selection in the immediate area, we are sure that we have everything you need and want. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whiskey Willys at 100% against Potion.bar's 29%. Whiskey Willys also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Potion.bar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (380 vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Potion.bar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whiskey Willys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Whiskey Willys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion.bar has 380 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Potion.bar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Whiskey Willys's.
Potion.bar ships an update every 3 weeks, Whiskey Willys every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Potion.bar | Whiskey Willys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (380 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 380 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ainbr, Inc. | WHISKEY WILLY'S, INC. |
Customer experience
Potion.bar
Whiskey Willys
Bugs and requests
Potion.bar
Reported bugs
10 issues- App freezes and requires closing
- App goes in circles after iOS 17 upgrade
- App hangs or crashes, difficult to navigate back
- Hunting locations show reports over a year old
- Nothing listed for Alabama
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- Search only populates results for Austin and Dallas, Texas
- Hunting spots just spin with no results
- Searches yield no results
- App crashes every time a bottle is selected
- Search function for bottles never worked
Requested features
9 requests- Fix app after iOS 17 upgrade
- Improve stability and prevent crashes
- Update hunting location data with recent reports
- Provide incentives for user contributions
- Expand coverage to include more states/areas (e.g., Houston, Alabama)
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- Work with distributors for delivery information
- Market the app to stores to encourage stock tracking
- Improve search functionality for common items
- Allow searching by local area
Whiskey Willys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Potion.bar
- Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$79.991 Year
Whiskey Willys
No in-app purchases
Questions
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