Whiskey Shelf vs Bourbon Bro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whiskey Shelf
Track your whiskey, rum, and tequila collection with unlimited bottle entries. Manage your wishlist, calculate bottle valuations, and organize your Infinity Bottle. Discover new spirits and connect with other enthusiasts.
- Unlimited bottle inventory
- Wishlist management
- Bottle valuation calculator
- Infinity Bottle management
- Whiskey Friends network
- Customizable reports
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Whiskey Shelf is fastest growing app which can track your whiskey inventory including rum and tequila with unlimited bottles, tracks your wish list, calculates bottle valuations including open bottles, manages your Infinity Bottle, creates reports and helps you find sought after whiskeys with other Whiskey Shelf users as Whiskey Friends - all in one simple app!
Bourbon Bro
This app is a comprehensive reference for American Bourbon and Rye enthusiasts. It features an extensive bottle database, collection management tools, and community updates. Premium features include real-time pricing and collection valuation.
- Extensive bottle database
- Collection management
- Exclusive producer content
- Events and news updates
- Real-time pricing data
- Collection valuation
- Auction watchlist
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Bourbon Bro is the premier companion for American Bourbon and Rye enthusiasts. Whether you’re a collector, investor, or casual fan, Bourbon Bro delivers unmatched depth, accuracy, and usability. Key Features - Unparalleled Bottle Database — Discover bourbons and ryes ranging from iconic distilleries to small-batch producers you won't see in other apps. - Collection Management — Import and organize your entire collection with customizable field mapping for a perfect fit. - Exclusive Partnerships — Access details on unique bottles sourced directly from independent producers. - Events & News — Stay connected with the bourbon community through curated updates on upcoming tastings, releases, and festivals. Premium Features (subscription required) - Real-Time Pricing — Access live market data with direct links to recent bottle sales to understand the true value of any bottle. - Collection Valuation — See the total worth of your collection, updated regularly with the latest pricing data. - Auction Watchlist — Track live auction bottles you're eyeing with real-time price updates and end-time countdowns so you never miss a deal. Why Bourbon Bro? No other whiskey app combines precise pricing data, exclusive content, and powerful collection management into one seamless experience. Bourbon Bro is built for true enthusiasts who want clarity, control, and access to the most complete bourbon reference available. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Bourbon Bro offers auto-renewable subscription purchases. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bourbon-bro.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bourbon Bro at 5.0 against Whiskey Shelf's 4.5. Bourbon Bro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Whiskey Shelf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (133 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Bourbon Bro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whiskey Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bourbon Bro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiskey Shelf has 133 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Whiskey Shelf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bourbon Bro's.
Whiskey Shelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Bourbon Bro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whiskey Shelf | Bourbon Bro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (133 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flint Hills Group | Bourbon Bro, LLC |
Customer experience
Whiskey Shelf
Bourbon Bro
In-app purchases
Whiskey Shelf
No in-app purchases
Bourbon Bro
- Bourbon Bro Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Bourbon Bro Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year









