Comparison

Barlist App vs Cellairn

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

Head to head
About

Barlist App

Features
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Barlist · Discover, Collect & Share the World of Spirits At Barlist, we celebrate the art of spirits - from whisky, rum and gin to vodka, tequila and liqueurs. Every drop tells a story, every bar list reveals a journey of taste. Barlist is the essential app for spirit enthusiasts, cocktail lovers, bartenders and mixologists. It is your personal guide to explore, collect and share everything about spirits worldwide. Explore the World of Spirits Access the largest global database of spirits, distilleries, bars and cocktails. Barlist includes every category and subcategory of spirits, from whisky, rum and gin to mezcal, brandy, cognac, vermouth and bitters. Search by category, region, country or subcontinent and discover how each spirit connects to its history and terroir. More than 7,700 distilleries are represented, from legendary whisky houses to emerging craft producers. Discover the 500 best bars in the world, all award-winning and curated by experts. Scan Any Bottle Instantly Scan any bottle label to reveal details about the spirit, its distillery, origin, ageing and flavor profile. Save it instantly to your personal collection. The Barlist scanner recognizes tens of thousands of bottles across every spirit category. Create and Customize Your Collections Build and organize your own collections of spirits, cocktails, bars and distilleries. Add the bottles you own, the ones you've tasted or the cocktails you want to try. Write tasting notes, rate your favorites and follow your personal journey in mixology. Your Barlist becomes a reflection of your taste. Share it easily with friends or explore curated lists from other users. Discover Cocktails and Learn Mixology Explore thousands of cocktail recipes, from timeless classics to creative modern blends. Access guides on bartending techniques, glassware and ingredients. Whether you are a curious beginner or an expert, Barlist helps you mix, shake and stir like a professional. Find Bars and Distilleries Near You Locate bars, lounges, speakeasies and distilleries wherever you are. Use the Bar Finder to explore whisky bars, gin distilleries or hidden cocktail gems around the world. Discover where the best drinks are made and meet the people behind them. Join the Barlist Community Connect with spirit enthusiasts, bartenders and industry insiders. Share reviews, experiences and recommendations. Stay inspired with what's trending and discover award-winning drinks from around the globe. Why Choose Barlist • Complete coverage of all spirit categories and subcategories • Over 7,700 distilleries from every continent • The 500 best bars in the world, all award-winning • Instant bottle scanning for detailed information • Personalized collections of spirits, cocktails, bars and distilleries • Thousands of cocktail recipes and mixology guides • Bar and distillery finder near you • Reviews, ratings and community recommendations Barlist is more than an app. It is your global spirits companion, your mixology guide, and your personal bar list. Download Barlist today and explore the world of spirits, cocktails, bars and distilleries.

About

Cellairn

Discover and collect whiskeys with a dynamic catalog. Log your collection, rate bottles with detailed flavor profiles, and get personalized recommendations. Scan labels to add new bottles and share your discoveries with friends.

Highlights
  • Dynamic whiskey catalog
  • Camera-based bottle scanning
  • Detailed flavor rating system
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Collection valuation
  • Social sharing with friends
Features
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Cellairn is a whiskey collection tracker with no fixed catalog. If a bottle isn't in it, add it in seconds by pointing your camera at the label. YOUR CELLAR Log what you own, what you paid, what's sealed and what's open, and how many of each. Mark store picks and private barrels. See what your collection is worth and how that's changed over time. RATE IT PROPERLY A 1–10 scale - enough range to separate a good pour from a great one. Add a written review and set five flavor sliders: sweet to dry, smooth to hot, simple to complex, delicate to smoky, light to rich. Those ratings build a taste profile that drives everything Cellairn suggests to you. ADD ANY BOTTLE Photograph a bottle and it's read off the label and added. Nothing found? It gets created - and it's there for everyone after you. SCAN A WHOLE SHELF Premium: photograph an entire shelf and get back every bottle on it, matched against the catalog. Do the same with a bar's whiskey list to see what's rated well before you order. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Recommendations built from your own ratings and flavor profile, not from what's generally popular. Browse and filter by style, region, price, proof and age. Keep a wish list and get alerted when something on it drops in price. GUIDED TASTINGS Premium: work through aroma, palate and finish, and Cellairn writes the review up in your own words. WITH FRIENDS Follow friends' cellars, see what they're drinking and rating, and compare notes on the same bottle. FREE Unlimited collection, ratings, reviews, browsing, wish list and friends. PREMIUM Shelf and spirits-list scanning, guided tastings, cellar valuation, and higher daily limits. Cellairn is new and the catalog is growing. Every bottle anyone adds makes it better for the next person. Please drink responsibly. 21+. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cellairn.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://cellairn.com/privacy

Screenshots

Barlist App4 screens
Cellairn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barlist App at none against Cellairn's 2. Cellairn's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. Cellairn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barlist App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barlist App ships an update weekly, Cellairn daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Barlist App versus Cellairn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarlist AppCellairn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBostocap GroupCellairn LLC

In-app purchases

None

Barlist App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cellairn

Subscriptions2
  • Cellairn Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cellairn Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Barlist App free?
Barlist App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cellairn free?
Cellairn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barlist App or Cellairn have ads?
Neither Barlist App nor Cellairn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barlist App or Cellairn?
Barlist App ships an update weekly, and Cellairn daily. Most recently, Barlist App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cellairn on October 31, 2026.

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