WhiskeyTrove vs BeerShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhiskeyTrove
Explore the world of whiskey by tracking your collection, discovering new bottles, and logging tasting notes. This app offers personalized recommendations and helps you organize your favorite spirits. It's designed for both experienced whiskey lovers and newcomers alike.
- Track whiskey collection
- Discover new bottles
- Log tasting notes
- Personalized recommendations
- Organize spirits
- Share tasting experiences
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NEW & IMPROVED! WhiskeyTrove 2.0 is here and it's better than ever with completely new features and enhancements! Introducing SPEAKEASY! WhiskeyTrove's new social platform to make it even easier for you to share your passion for whiskey with other Trovers! Post images, polls, and more as you interact with our WhiskeyTrove community. As always, please keep your content respectful! We have also updated the Wishlist functionality to make it easier for you to re-order and share your Wishlist bottles so you can provide not-so-subtle hints to your friends and family. Many other updates to enhance your WhiskeyTrove experience! With these updates, our Terms and Conditions have been updated, so please make sure to read them!
BeerShelf
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Meet BeerShelf — your personal beer cellar and tasting journal. Whether you’re exploring local craft breweries or curating a home collection, BeerShelf helps you capture every bottle, remember what you loved, and plan what to try next. What you can do: • Log beers in seconds: Add brewery, style, and details that matter to you • Rate your tastings: Record aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impressions • Add photos: Attach images to remember labels, pours, and special moments • Find anything fast: Search and filter by brewery, style, rating, or notes • Keep a tasting history: See what you’ve tried and how your tastes evolve • Share the love: Export or share your tasting notes with friends Why BeerShelf? • Focused and simple: A clean, intuitive design that makes logging fast and enjoyable • Built for enthusiasts: From your first craft lager to rare barrel-aged bottles, track it all Perfect for: • Craft beer fans building a personal cellar • Brewery hoppers who want a reliable tasting journal • Anyone who wants to remember the beers they love — and the ones to revisit later Start your beer journey with clarity and keep every great bottle at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BeerShelf at every 3 weeks against WhiskeyTrove's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhiskeyTrove ships an update every 3 months, BeerShelf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhiskeyTrove | BeerShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pointing Cabinet, LLC | Daniel Skevarp |
In-app purchases
WhiskeyTrove
No in-app purchases
BeerShelf
No in-app purchases









