Comparison

Drinkist vs MixMate

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

Head to head
About

Drinkist

Features
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Never forget a drink again with Drinkist. Log, rate, and organize every beverage you try — wine, beer, coffee, cocktails, and more. Smart Pick — what to order, picked for you: • Photograph any drinks menu and get a recommendation in seconds • Every pick is matched to your own tasting history and explains itself • Say what you're after first: a solid choice or something new • Save a pick to your wishlist or log it as "I ordered it" Wishlist: • Keep the drinks you want to try, out of your library and out of your stats • "I tried it" logs a tasting and moves it across Key features: • Log drinks manually or scan them with AI-powered camera identification • Rate drinks 1–10, add price, location, and tasting notes • Log multiple tastings per drink to track how your experience evolves • Organize into collections: Wine, Beer, Coffee, Tea, Cocktails, Whisky, Spirits • Create custom collections and tags for flexible organization • Mark favorites for quick access Statistics & Insights: • Total drinks, tastings, money spent, and average rating at a glance • Bar chart breakdown by collection • Top-rated drinks list • Timeline view of your full tasting history • Random drink picker when you can't decide what to try next Personalization: • Dark mode, light mode, or follow system theme • 20 supported currencies • 32 supported languages Whether you're a casual sipper or a beverage enthusiast, Drinkist helps you remember your favorites and discover new ones. Free: up to 30 drinks, 1 AI scan per day, and 3 Smart Picks then 1 a week. Premium: unlimited drinks, AI scans, and Smart Picks. Privacy Policy: https://drinkist.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

MixMate

Features
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MixMate - Your Drink Diary is the ultimate and most personal app for cocktail enthusiasts! Whether you're savoring a classic mojito, perfecting your own creations, or snapping photos of your latest concoction, MixMate lets you collect, rate, and cherish your favorite drinks. Build your cocktail journey and never forget a great drink again! Key Features: - Mark Cocktails as Tried – Keep track of your tasting adventures. - 200+ Recipes & Growing – Discover a vast library of cocktails with regular updates. - Add Your Own Recipes – Customize your diary with unique drink creations. - Cocktail Assistant – Find cocktails you can make with the ingredients you have. - Capture Photos & Details – Save a drink with a photo, date, and time from your camera or library. - iCloud Sync – Access your drink diary across all your devices. - Rate & Review – Give every drink a personal rating and add notes. - Search & Filter – Quickly find drinks by ingredients, date, or rating. - Worldwide Accessibility – Designed for cocktail lovers everywhere. Build your perfect cocktail collection and explore drinks like never before. Start your journey with MaxMate today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ supplemented by https://mixmate.app/app-terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
MixMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drinkist at none against MixMate's shown. MixMate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drinkist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MixMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, MixMate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Drinkist versus MixMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistMixMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.3 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii CherniakhovBenedikt Kloeckl

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Drinkist

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium access$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium access$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

MixMate

Subscriptions2
  • MixMate PRO (1 month)$1.991 Month
  • MixMate PRO (1 year)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shots Bundle$3.99

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MixMate free?
MixMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drinkist or MixMate have ads?
MixMate shows ads; Drinkist does not.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or MixMate?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and MixMate every 3 days. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on September 20, 2026 and MixMate on May 16, 2026.

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