# Bevvy vs Bourboneur

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bevvy at 74% against Bourboneur's 24%. Bevvy also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bourboneur's advantage is chart position (#52 vs unranked) and ratings volume (122 vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bevvy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bourboneur has 122 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Bevvy's written reviews are positive against 24% of Bourboneur's.

Bevvy ships an update fortnightly, Bourboneur every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bevvy | Bourboneur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bevvy/id1562966762/reviews)** | [2.0 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourboneur/id6503428230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 83 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bevvy Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586962935) | [Nicholas Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757866409) |

## What reviewers say

### Bevvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bevvy/id1562966762)

Explore the world of whisky with this comprehensive digital companion. Scan bottle labels for instant information, manage your collection, and discover new favorites. Personalized recommendations cater to all levels of whisky appreciation.

**Highlights:** Scan whisky bottle labels, Manage whisky collection, Curate favorite drams lists, Personalized recommendations, Discover new whiskies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for whisky lovers
- 👍 Useful for cataloging collection
- 👍 Provides good information & facts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Good for learning about whisky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Outdated information/prices
- 😞 Inaccurate price guides
- 😞 Limited database for non-UK/Bourbon
- 😞 Poor user interface
- 😞 Difficult to add to cart/purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding bottles
- Cannot add bottles to a list
- No button to submit review on iPhone
- Login/registration issues
- Scanning not working

**Requested features**

- Allow adding duplicate bottles
- Ability to reorder lists
- Search 'My Lists' for specific criteria (region, category, price, rating)
- Add a 'save' button for reviews
- Add a home button for easier navigation


### Bourboneur

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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 Bevvy free?

Bevvy 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, Bevvy or Bourboneur?

Bevvy is rated higher. Bevvy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bourboneur averages 2.0 from 122 ratings.

### Do Bevvy or Bourboneur have ads?

Neither Bevvy nor Bourboneur shows ads.

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

Bevvy ships an update fortnightly, and Bourboneur every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bevvy was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bourboneur on October 12, 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.*