Comparison

Drinkist vs Libations

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

Libations

Discover, track, and remember your favorite drinks with AI-powered insights. Log cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits, add tasting notes, and receive personalized recommendations based on your palate. Scan menus or bottle labels for instant drink information.

Highlights
  • AI-powered drink discovery
  • Log drinks with ratings and notes
  • Scan menus and bottle labels
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Track drink history
  • Share standout drinks
Features
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Libations is your AI-powered personal bartender — helping you discover, track, and remember every great drink. Log cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits from your favorite bars and restaurants. Rate each pour, add tasting notes, and let Libations build a picture of your palate over time. What Libations does: - Save any drink to your personal library with ratings and tasting notes - Scan a menu or bottle label and get instant AI-powered drink info - Get personalized recommendations based on your unique taste profile - Ask for a drink recommendation in your own words — or let Quick Pick surprise you - Browse your collection by category and track where you tried each drink - Share standout drinks with friends Whether you're a casual wine drinker, a cocktail enthusiast, or a serious whisky collector, Libations helps you remember what you loved and find what to try next. Terms of Use: https://therainyday.co/terms.html | Privacy Policy: https://therainyday.co/privacy.html

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
Libations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drinkist at none against Libations's shown. Drinkist also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.6). Libations's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Drinkist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Libations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, Libations every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Drinkist versus Libations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistLibations
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii CherniakhovThe Rainy Day Company

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

Libations

Subscriptions2
  • Libations Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Libations Premium (Annual)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Libations Premium - Event AccessFree

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Libations free?
Libations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drinkist or Libations have ads?
Libations shows ads; Drinkist does not.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or Libations?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Libations every 11 days. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on October 30, 2026 and Libations on October 28, 2026.

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