Comparison

myWhiskies vs Dramnote

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

Head to head
About

myWhiskies

Log and manage your entire whisky collection with detailed tracking and customizable flavor profiles. Analyze your tasting notes, sort your collection, and even calculate dilutions. Perfect for enthusiasts wanting to catalog their whiskies.

Highlights
  • Customizable flavor charts
  • Detailed whisky attribute tracking
  • Advanced sorting and filtering
  • Whisky dilution calculator
  • Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) integration
  • Collection statistics and analysis
  • Import from other apps/spreadsheets
Features
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Many of the features are listed below: • Flavor Chart: ‣ Adjust the chart with just a simple tap. ‣ Save 1 or 2 charts (palate & aroma or neat & water, etc.) ‣ Colors and Labels are customizable (e.g. Use one set of labels for scotch and another for bourbon.) • View the following details at glance: ‣ Distillery, Bottling, Bottler, Region, Age, Date, Photo, Flavor Chart, Size, ABV, Proof, Amount Remaining, Rating, Better with Water, Single Cask, Wish List, Buy Again, Shared, SMWS Profile, New, Gone. • Quickly sort all of your whiskies by the following: ‣ Alphabetically, Date, Region, Rating, Age, ABV, SMWS Profile, Amount Remaining, List (Buy Again, Wish List, Shared). • A Whisky Dilution Calculator • Random Whisky Selector (WIP) • Special features included for members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS): ‣ Enter Distillery using the SMWS codes. ‣ Add SMWS Flavor Profiles • Customizable features: ‣ Tasting Chart colors, Tasting Chart titles, Tasting Chart labels, Date format, Photo Resolution, Save Photos, Haptic Feedback, Edit/Save Notifications, Preferred delimiter (semicolon or comma), Default Tasting Notes template, Data to include in Search, Show/Hide any of the Whisky Detail rows. • Add all of the details or just a few, it's up to you. • View Statistics of your whiskies: ‣ Total whiskies tasted, Total whiskies in collection, Total milliliters in collection, Regions (Scotch, America, International, etc.), Age, Mashbill. • Individual whiskies can be Duplicated, Deleted and even Shared with other users. • Import your existing collection from the Whisky Tasting app, Whiskybase as well as from your own spreadsheet (exports to these formats are planned for the future) • Printable versions of the Tasting Chart are included. • All data is backed up on your device and included in your iCloud backups. • No login required. • No hidden costs: ‣ No In App Purchases (IAP). ‣ No Subscriptions. • Optimized for 6.7” iPhones running iOS16+, but still looks great on most smaller devices, even iPads.

About

Dramnote

Log detailed tasting notes for whiskies, manage your collection digitally, and receive AI-powered recommendations. Connect with a global community of enthusiasts and explore an extensive database of whiskies.

Highlights
  • Detailed tasting notes
  • Digital collection management
  • AI sommelier recommendations
  • Interactive flavor mapping
  • Personalized whiskey discovery
  • Global whiskey community
  • Extensive whiskey database
Features
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Discover Your Perfect Dram with DramNote The ultimate digital companion for whiskey lovers—whether you're just beginning or a seasoned connoisseur. Your Whiskey Journey, Elevated Turn every sip into a story. Capture the subtle complexities of single malts, bourbons, and blends with detailed tasting notes, all preserved in an elegant digital journal. Smart Cabinet Management Digitize your collection. Effortlessly track bottles, monitor inventory, and organize your whiskies with a beautifully simple interface. AI Sommelier at Your Service Get expert pairing suggestions from your own cabinet. Whether it’s your mood, a special occasion, or specific flavor notes, our intelligent assistant recommends the perfect pour—using bottles you already own. Intuitive Flavor Mapping Unravel the character of each dram. From smoky peat to honeyed sweetness, our interactive flavor wheel helps you decode, identify, and remember the unique notes of every bottle. Tailored Discoveries Your palate is personal—so are our recommendations. DramNote learns your tastes and reveals new whiskeys that align with your preferences. Find your next favorite with confidence. Connect with a Global Whiskey Community Share your latest finds, reviews, and collections with fellow enthusiasts. Explore together, learn from others, and expand your whiskey world. Access a World-Class Whiskey Database Explore a curated library of thousands of whiskeys—from rare single malts to small-batch bourbons. Easily searchable, beautifully organized, and always expanding. Premium Features Include AI-powered recommendations Advanced collection management Visualized digital cabinet Deep tasting journal system Interactive flavor profiling Personalized discovery engine Global community sharing Extensive whiskey database Bottle recognition via camera Full offline functionality Whether you're enjoying a peaty Islay, a rich Highland, or a smooth Kentucky bourbon, DramNote transforms every pour into a memorable experience. Every dram tells a story—start yours with DramNote. Subscription Details: Subscription: DramNote Elite Subscription Subscription Length: Monthly and Annual Plans Pricing: Monthly – $4.99, Annual – $49.99 (prices may vary by region) Privacy Policy: https://dramnote.com/uncategorized/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://dramnote.com/uncategorized/privacy-policy/ #DramNote #WhiskeyJournal #BourbonLovers #SingleMaltSociety #ScotchWhisky #WhiskeyTasting

Screenshots

myWhiskies4 screens
Dramnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dramnote at Free against myWhiskies's $1.99. Dramnote also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). myWhiskies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dramnote is free to download; myWhiskies costs $1.99 up front. Dramnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myWhiskies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dramnote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of myWhiskies's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dramnote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myWhiskies ships an update every 3 months, Dramnote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
myWhiskies versus Dramnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyWhiskiesDramnote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (15 ratings)4.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1533 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB168 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScott FreedlunDwellun LLC

Customer experience

myWhiskies

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Dramnote

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

myWhiskies

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dramnote

Subscriptions2
  • DramNote - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DramNote - Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is myWhiskies free?
myWhiskies costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dramnote free?
Dramnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myWhiskies or Dramnote?
Dramnote is rated higher. myWhiskies averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dramnote averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.
Do myWhiskies or Dramnote have ads?
Dramnote shows ads; myWhiskies does not.
Which is updated more often, myWhiskies or Dramnote?
myWhiskies ships an update every 3 months, and Dramnote every 6 days. Most recently, myWhiskies was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dramnote on November 4, 2026.

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