Comparison

Drinkist vs Caffeinated App

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

Head to head
About

Drinkist

Features
Read full description

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

Caffeinated App

Features
Read full description

Caffeinated is the easiest way to track, rate, and share every energy drink you crack open. LOG YOUR DRINKS Snap a quick verification photo, rate it, and add tasting notes. Build a real collection of every can you've tried, organized by brand and flavor. KNOW YOUR CAFFEINE See exactly how much caffeine is still active in your body, with a live chart based on real elimination science — and get a heads-up before a late-night drink messes with your sleep. DISCOVER NEW FLAVORS Browse an extensive, constantly growing database covering dozens of brands — from the big names to hard-to-find imports — and find your next favorite. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends and fellow enthusiasts, share your finds in the Community feed, climb the leaderboards, and unlock achievements as your collection grows. FIND DEALS NEARBY Discover local stores and deals on the drinks you love, wherever you are. Whether you are a casual drinker or a serious collector, Caffeinated helps you track what you drink, understand your caffeine intake, and connect with people who get it. Caffeinated is an independent app built by an energy drink enthusiast. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the beverage brands referenced within the app.

Screenshots

Drinkist4 screens
Caffeinated App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caffeinated App at none against Drinkist's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Caffeinated App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, Caffeinated App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Drinkist versus Caffeinated App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkistCaffeinated App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrii CherniakhovRichard van Garderen

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
Show 1 more
  • Annual Premium access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Caffeinated App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drinkist free?
Drinkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caffeinated App free?
Caffeinated App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drinkist or Caffeinated App have ads?
Neither Drinkist nor Caffeinated App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drinkist or Caffeinated App?
Drinkist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caffeinated App fortnightly. Most recently, Drinkist was updated on October 7, 2026 and Caffeinated App on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons