Comparison

Barrel Proof vs Instadram

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

Head to head
About

Barrel Proof

Features
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Check in the whiskey you're drinking. Find the bottles you're not. Check In Pour something good, log it in two taps — score, flavor notes, who you were with. Barrel Proof remembers. Next time that bottle comes around it tells you you've had it four times, what you gave it last time, and whether tonight beat it. At a bourbon bar or a bottle shop, check in to the venue in one tap. Shoot the back bar and the app reads the labels — several bottles in one shot. See which wishlist bottles have been spotted there. Hunt Keep a wishlist of what you're chasing. The Hunt map shows liquor stores and bars near you, and where members have reported spotting bottles in the wild. Member reports and store locations — not live inventory, and no promise a bottle is still there. Collect Point the camera at a label and Barrel Proof knows it in seconds, off a catalog built from every US federal label approval — new releases, single barrels, store picks, the long tail hand-typed databases miss. Barcodes work too. Every bottle becomes a card, rarity Common through Grail, and the ones you shoot in person earn a BP Certified seal. Connect Follow what your buds are opening. Send anyone a share card of a bottle you caught, with a link that works whether or not they have the app. Ask the Sommelier what to open tonight — it knows your shelf. Free while we're in early access. Barrel Proof is for adults of legal drinking age. It does not sell alcohol and is not affiliated with any distillery or retailer.

About

Instadram

Easily identify and track your spirits collection using AI. Log pours, create custom collections, and share your tasting journey with friends. Transform bottle photos into unique artwork.

Highlights
  • AI bottle identification
  • Collection tracking (Active, Wishlist, Tried)
  • Custom collection creation
  • Personal tasting journal
  • Social sharing with friends
  • Home screen widgets
  • AI bottle artwork generation
Features
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Scan any bottle and Instadram identifies it in seconds — no typing required. Point your camera at any bourbon, whiskey, scotch, or spirits label. AI reads the label and fills in the name, distillery, proof, tasting notes, and description automatically. TRACK YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION • Active — bottles on your shelf right now • Wishlist — bottles you're hunting for • Tried — bottles you've enjoyed and logged Create custom collections to organize any way you like. LOG EVERY POUR Record what you're drinking. Add personal ratings, tasting notes on aroma, palate, and finish. Over time, your pours become a personal tasting journal. COLLECT WITH FRIENDS Follow other collectors and see what they're pouring. Share your discoveries. The activity feed turns collecting into a social experience. YOUR COLLECTION, EVERYWHERE Widgets show your collection count and recent shelf on your iPhone home screen. iOS Spotlight finds any bottle instantly. AI ART FOR YOUR BOTTLES Transform any bottle photo into stunning Elements-style artwork. A unique way to celebrate your collection. Bourbon. Scotch. Whisky. Tequila. Mezcal. Rum. If it's in a bottle, it belongs in Instadram. SUBSCRIPTION Instadram Pro unlocks unlimited bottles and all AI art styles. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://instadram.me/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://instadram.me/terms

Screenshots

Barrel Proof4 screens
Instadram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barrel Proof at 16.4 against Instadram's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrel Proof ships an update every 4 days, Instadram weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Barrel Proof versus Instadram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel ProofInstadram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGood On Me LLCDrawBuildPlay, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Barrel Proof

No in-app purchases

None

Instadram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barrel Proof free?
Barrel Proof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instadram free?
Instadram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barrel Proof or Instadram have ads?
Neither Barrel Proof nor Instadram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrel Proof or Instadram?
Barrel Proof ships an update every 4 days, and Instadram weekly. Most recently, Barrel Proof was updated on September 17, 2026 and Instadram on September 13, 2026.

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