# Untappd vs DouMo Sake

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DouMo Sake at none against Untappd's 2. DouMo Sake also leads on ads (none vs shown). Untappd's advantage is ratings volume (217K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Untappd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DouMo Sake asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Untappd against 5.0 for DouMo Sake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Untappd has 217K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Untappd ships an update every 2 weeks, DouMo Sake every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Untappd | DouMo Sake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untappd-beer-wine-and-spirits/id449141888/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doumo-sake/id6473756841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Untappd, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/449141891) | [DouMo Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668269104) |

## What reviewers say

### Untappd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untappd-beer-wine-and-spirits/id449141888)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and track millions of beers, wines, and spirits with ratings and reviews from a global community. Find new favorites, log your drinks with tasting notes and photos, and connect with friends to see what they're enjoying.

**Highlights:** Rate and review millions of drinks, Scan barcodes for instant drink info, Discover live menus from local venues, Get personalized drink recommendations, Log check-ins with notes and photos, Track drinking history and taste profiles, Connect with friends and share experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Untappd Supporter - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Untappd Supporter - Yearly | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍻 Great way to track and discover new beers
- 🔍 Helpful for finding local beer venues and menus
- 👥 Allows connecting with friends and sharing beer experiences
- 📚 Comprehensive database of beers and breweries
- 📊 Useful statistics and metrics for beer enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficulty connecting with friends and finding user profiles
- 🔤 Limited character count for tasting notes
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🗺️ Lack of offline functionality for logging beers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location detection and venue updates
- Occasional issues with photo uploads and check-in submissions
- Glitches when navigating between app screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit check-ins and ratings after the fact
- More granular location-based features (e.g. regional badges)
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with other social networks beyond Twitter/Facebook
- Offline mode for logging beers without internet connection


### DouMo Sake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doumo-sake/id6473756841)

Discover your next favorite sake by scanning labels or searching by taste. This app analyzes your past preferences to recommend new sakes tailored to your palate.

**Highlights:** Scan sake labels, Search by taste description, Analyze past reviews, Personalized sake recommendations, Record tasting notes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Untappd free?

Untappd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DouMo Sake free?

DouMo Sake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Untappd or DouMo Sake?

DouMo Sake is rated higher. Untappd averages 4.9 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while DouMo Sake averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Untappd or DouMo Sake have ads?

Untappd shows ads; DouMo Sake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Untappd or DouMo Sake?

Untappd ships an update every 2 weeks, and DouMo Sake every 6 weeks. Most recently, Untappd was updated on November 3, 2026 and DouMo Sake on October 24, 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.*