Comparison

Drinkist vs Drink Note

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

Drink Note

Features
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Create your personal beverage collection by recording your favorite drinks! Drink Note makes it easy to record and manage all your beverages - coffee, tea, juices, cocktails, and more. Capture memories with photos and discover your perfect cup. ā–¼ Perfect for: • Cafe enthusiasts • People who love trying new drinks • Anyone wanting to track their beverage experiences • Those who don't want to forget favorite flavors ā–¼ Key Features ā–  Easy Recording • Log drink names, types, and ratings • Save memories with photos • Add store names and price notes ā–  Rating Management • 5-star rating system for favorites • Mark special drinks as favorites ā–  Statistics • Visualize your drinking trends • Category breakdown charts • Monthly and period-based history ā–  Search & Filter • Filter by name and category • Sort by rating and price ā–  Memory Places • Record locations with GPS integration • View discovery spots on map ā–  User-Friendly Design • Light and dark mode support • Intuitive and easy operation All data is safely stored on your device and works offline. Enrich your beverage life. Start your wonderful drink journey with Drink Note!

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
Drink Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drink Note at none against Drinkist's 4. Drink Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). Drinkist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Drink Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, Drink Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Drinkist versus Drink Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistDrink Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii CherniakhovTsuyoshi Matsuoka

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
None

Drink Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink Note free?
Drink Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drinkist or Drink Note have ads?
Drink Note shows ads; Drinkist does not.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or Drink Note?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drink Note monthly. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on September 20, 2026 and Drink Note on September 11, 2026.

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