Comparison

Tasting.ai vs Dramnote

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

Head to head
About

Tasting.ai

Discover whiskies tailored to your palate with AI-driven recommendations. Learn your flavor preferences and build a sophisticated taste profile. Made by bartenders for whisky enthusiasts, it empowers you to confidently explore and enjoy new spirits.

Highlights
  • AI-powered taste profiling
  • Personalized whisky recommendations
  • Flavor-based discovery
  • Learn whisky preferences
  • Recommendations with rationale
  • Developed by bartenders
Features
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Learn what you really like: You don't need to go to whisky school to have fun. Taste whisk(e)y and get personal recommendations based on your favorite (and least favorite) flavors. Your whisky selection will get better and better as you build your taste profile with the app. Recommendations with reasons: Tasting.ai helps you discover great whiskies you’ve never heard of—but it also explains why you’ll like them. Each recommendation you get in the app comes with a clear rationale that explains how the bottle fits into your flavor preferences, or your search terms. Born in a bar: This app was made by bartenders, for whisky lovers. Like a good bartender, tasting.ai will teach you what you like. We want to give you the confidence to speak your mind in any tasting, because what matters most is what tastes good to you. As we explain in our whi.ski blog called The Joy of Tasting, everyone is an expert when it comes to taste.

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

Tasting.ai4 screens
Dramnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tasting.ai at none against Dramnote's 2. Tasting.ai also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dramnote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Dramnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tasting.ai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tasting.ai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dramnote has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasting.ai ships an update every 3 weeks, Dramnote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tasting.ai versus Dramnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasting.aiDramnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings433 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB168 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMatchValue.tech UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Dwellun LLC

Customer experience

Tasting.ai

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dramnote

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

In-app purchases

None

Tasting.ai

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dramnote

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

Questions

Is Tasting.ai free?
Tasting.ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dramnote free?
Dramnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tasting.ai or Dramnote?
Tasting.ai is rated higher. Tasting.ai averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dramnote averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.
Do Tasting.ai or Dramnote have ads?
Both Tasting.ai and Dramnote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tasting.ai or Dramnote?
Tasting.ai ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dramnote every 6 days. Most recently, Tasting.ai was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dramnote on October 24, 2026.

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