Agave Matchmaker vs Scotch Aficionado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Agave Matchmaker
Discover agave spirits tailored to your personal taste. This app analyzes your preferences to recommend tequilas and other spirits, revealing your unique flavor profile and favorite production methods. Explore detailed product information, connect with a community of enthusiasts, and find out where your favorite drinks are made.
- Personalized taste profile analysis
- Agave spirit matching algorithm
- Detailed product information
- Community activity feed
- Distillery database
- Learn about agave spirits
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Agave Matchmaker (the app formerly known as "Tequila Matchmaker") is the only rating system smart enough to detect your personal preferences and match you with tequilas and other agave spirits that are right for you. Each has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. Our proprietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Oh, and it gets smarter as you use it. Agave Matchmaker is a product of TasteTequila.com, an independent tequila blog and community run by Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin. Here's what to expect: - Be surprised by your individual taste profile: Based on your ratings, the app shows you which aromas and flavors you are responding to. It will even tell you which production methods, and regions of Mexico, you like the most (and least!) - Matching you with the right tequilas: The app will use your rating and "likes" to match you with the best agave spirits for your palate. - Seriously detailed product information: Products listed in the app show community ratings, aroma and flavor descriptors, and production details. You can't get any geekier than this! - Keep up with what's happening in the agave spirits community in real time: Follow other tequila and agave spirits lovers, keep on top of trending products, and get the latest industry news in the Activity tab of the app. - Find out where your favorite tequila is made: Our distillery database is the most complete searchable index available online. It is updated regularly because we tap into data available from tequila regulators, the TTB, and brands themselves. It contains historical data so you can still find information on older tequilas and brands. Search by NOM number, or simply type in a brand name, and the app will show you where it was made, and what other tequilas are made in that same distillery. - It’s not just for tequila geeks: Even if you don't know anything about tequila or agave spirits, the app will teach you in an easy and engaging way by using your own taste profile.
Scotch Aficionado
Explore the rich history and nuanced flavors of Scotch whisky. This app guides you to discover tasting notes and appreciate the craftsmanship behind each dram. Embark on a sensory journey to savor every sip.
- Discover Scotch whisky flavors
- Learn about Single Malt and Single Cask
- Explore tasting notes
- Understand whisky history and craftsmanship
- Guided sensory journey
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How much do you know about the wonderful dram you have in your hands? Join us as we expand our palates to discover flavors you never noticed before. Each sip of Single Malt (and its underrated cousin, Single Cask) Scotch Whisky contains rich history, expert craftsmanship, and years of loving care. It is uniquely qualified to be the toast for any special occasion. With Scotch Aficionado as your trusted guide, take a journey through the magical Scottish lands. Instead of reading notes written by others, let your tongue tell you the nuances it can notice. We look forward to joining you in this wonderful adventure! Your usage of Scotch Aficionado is governed by the Terms of Service defined at https://scotchaficionado.net/tos . The privacy policy can be found at https://scotchaficionado.net/privacy .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Agave Matchmaker at 48% against Scotch Aficionado's 0%. Agave Matchmaker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (186 vs 3). Scotch Aficionado's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Scotch Aficionado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. Agave Matchmaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scotch Aficionado holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Agave Matchmaker has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Agave Matchmaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scotch Aficionado's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Agave Matchmaker ships an update every 2 months, Scotch Aficionado every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Agave Matchmaker | Scotch Aficionado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (186 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 186 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | S2F Online, Inc. | Loud Noise |
Customer experience
Agave Matchmaker
Scotch Aficionado
Bugs and requests
Agave Matchmaker
Reported bugs
17 issues- Login screen crashes and freezes
- Account creation fails with unknown error
- Password reset links flagged as phishing
- Apple ID login causes crashes
- Facebook login spinner never completes
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- App crashes when loading retailer information
- Nearby search returns blank pages
- Search doesn't return results even for existing products
- NOM search returns distillery but not tequila list
- Blind tasting feature won't assign tequila after completion
- App requires bottle images to load before responding
- Password expiration issues and forced resets
- Sign-up screen integration with password suggestion broken
- Unknown error on login persists across sessions
- App crashes on startup for some users
- Geolocation returns inaccurate distances (492 miles away)
- Retailer listings show closed venues
Requested features
16 requests- Restore additive-free badge/sticker feature
- Improve app performance and loading speed
- Add sorting and filtering options by tequila type (blanco, reposado, etc.)
- Implement rating-based sorting
- Add wishlist management with sorting preferences
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- Create user reporting system for incorrect venue information
- Improve search functionality with fuzzy matching
- Add category-based search filters
- Implement local data caching to reduce loading times
- Add mezcal to the app database
- Improve nearby search accuracy and expand retailer database
- Allow address changes and favorite store selection
- Add date stamps to venue listings
- Implement photo/label-based search
- Sync functionality between app and website features
- Allow app use without mandatory login
Scotch Aficionado
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Agave Matchmaker
No in-app purchases
Scotch Aficionado
- Quarterly Shelf+3 Months trial$49.993 Months
- Annual Shelf+1 Year trial$119.991 Year
Questions
Is Agave Matchmaker free?
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