Comparison

Drinkist vs Pint 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

Pint Note

Features
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Pint Note is a craft beer tasting journal for beer enthusiasts. Record every beer you try with detailed tasting notes. Features: - Log beer name, brewery, origin, style, and color - Track ABV, IBU, and serving type - Tag aromas (malt, hops, fruit, spice), taste, and mouthfeel - Rate each beer with a 5-star system - Search, filter by style, and sort your collection - Export your tasting notes as CSV - Beautiful, intuitive interface 100% offline. Your data stays on your device. No account required.

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
Pint Note2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pint Note at weekly against Drinkist's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice ¡ In-app purchases ¡ Ads ¡ Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, Pint Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
Drinkist versus Pint Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistPint Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii Cherniakhov守信 尚

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

Pint Note

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pint Note free?
Pint Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drinkist or Pint Note have ads?
Neither Drinkist nor Pint Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or Pint Note?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pint Note weekly. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pint Note on October 10, 2026.

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