SMWS Codes vs WhiskeyTrove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMWS Codes
Easily access and look up codes for over 150 distilleries featured by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This app provides a quicker, more convenient way to find your favorite spirit codes compared to scrolling through long lists on websites.
- Distillery code lookup
- Access to 150+ distilleries
- Quick search functionality
- Convenient reference tool
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society does an amazing job of making so many whiskies (and other spirits) available to us, however it can be a challenge to remember the codes to your favorite distilleries, much less to the other 150+ distilleries. The purpose of this app is to make it a bit easier to access these codes. There are numerous websites that have listed the codes and I wish to thank all of those who took the time to track them down and make them available. But I often found myself consulting those sites and scrolling through the long lists thinking that there must be a quicker, easier way to look up the info. That is the purpose of this app and I hope you find it as useful as I do.
WhiskeyTrove
Explore the world of whiskey by tracking your collection, discovering new bottles, and logging tasting notes. This app offers personalized recommendations and helps you organize your favorite spirits. It's designed for both experienced whiskey lovers and newcomers alike.
- Track whiskey collection
- Discover new bottles
- Log tasting notes
- Personalized recommendations
- Organize spirits
- Share tasting experiences
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Unlock the world of whiskey with WhiskeyTrove – your passport to flavor exploration! Seamlessly track your whiskey collection, discover new bottles, and dive into tasting notes with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious beginner, WhiskeyTrove is your ultimate companion on your whiskey journey. From rare finds to everyday favorites, organize your collection, share tasting experiences, and receive personalized recommendations tailored to your palate. Elevate your whiskey game and embark on a journey of discovery with WhiskeyTrove today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SMWS Codes at 5.0 against WhiskeyTrove's 4.5. SMWS Codes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). WhiskeyTrove's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMWS Codes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SMWS Codes's written reviews are positive against 83% of WhiskeyTrove's.
SMWS Codes ships an update every 5 weeks, WhiskeyTrove every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMWS Codes | WhiskeyTrove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scott Freedlun | Pointing Cabinet, LLC |
Customer experience
SMWS Codes
WhiskeyTrove
In-app purchases
SMWS Codes
No in-app purchases
WhiskeyTrove
No in-app purchases
