Comparison

Drinkist vs MyBottles

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

MyBottles

Easily build and track your spirits collection with AI-powered bottle identification and detailed tasting notes. Discover new drinks, manage your inventory, and connect with other enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • AI-powered bottle scanning
  • Comprehensive spirits database
  • Detailed collection inventory
  • Personal tasting journal
  • Social sharing and following
  • Collection analytics
Features
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MyBottles is the ultimate companion for spirits enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, MyBottles helps you build your spirits collection and track your tasting experiences like never before. SNAP & ADD Simply photograph any bottle label and our AI instantly identifies the spirit — no manual entry needed. Or search our growing database of thousands of spirits spanning whisky, rum, tequila, gin, vodka, brandy, and more. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Keep a detailed inventory of every bottle you own. Track what's sealed, what's open, purchase prices, and where each bottle is stored. See your collection's total value at a glance. RATE & REMEMBER Log tasting notes with a 0-100 rating scale for every pour. Over time, build a personal spirits journal that captures your evolving palate across distilleries, regions, and styles. DISCOVER NEW SPIRITS Browse our database organized across 12 categories and over 60 styles — from Islay Single Malts to Oloroso-finished Bourbon, from Rhum Agricole to London Dry Gin, from Reposado Tequila to Calvados. Whatever your palate, there's always something new to explore. FOLLOW & SHARE Connect with fellow spirits enthusiasts. Follow friends, see what they're collecting and tasting, and grow your knowledge together. BUILT FOR ENTHUSIASTS - AI-powered label scanning for instant bottle identification - Thousands of spirits in our database, growing daily - 12 categories and 60+ styles based on the WSET classification system - Detailed production metadata: distillery, cask type, age, ABV, and more - Collection analytics: slice and dice by category, country, region, and style - Personal tasting journal with 0-100 rating scale - Privacy controls for your collection and tasting notes - Dark, elegant design inspired by the world's finest bars Whether you collect whisky, love tequila, are building a home bar, or simply want to remember that incredible bottle you tried last weekend — MyBottles is your personal spirits companion.

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
MyBottles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyBottles at none against Drinkist's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drinkist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyBottles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, MyBottles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Drinkist versus MyBottles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistMyBottles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB39 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii CherniakhovChristophe Desbriere

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

MyBottles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBottles free?
MyBottles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drinkist or MyBottles have ads?
Neither Drinkist nor MyBottles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or MyBottles?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyBottles fortnightly. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on September 20, 2026 and MyBottles on July 8, 2026.

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