Comparison

Bottle Note vs Drink Archive

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

Head to head
About

Bottle Note

Discover and record your whisky experiences. Get curated recommendations, find tasting events, and log detailed notes on aromas, flavors, and more. Manage your collection with ratings and favorites.

Highlights
  • Curated whisky recommendations
  • Tasting event discovery
  • Detailed tasting notes
  • Community reviews
  • Whisky collection management
  • Ratings and favorites
Features
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Bottle Note is your companion for recording and enjoying whisky. β€’ Curated whisky recommendations Explore whisky curation to help discover bottles that suit your taste. β€’ Tasting event information Find whisky tasting event schedules, venues, details and registration links. β€’ Tasting notes and reviews Record aromas, flavours, peat and cask details, and explore community reviews. β€’ Your whisky collection Use ratings and favourites to manage bottles you have tried and want to explore.

About

Drink Archive

Features
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Discover "Drink Archive", the ultimate companion for every wine, sake, and spirits enthusiast! Struggling to remember which bottle you enjoyed or what's currently aging in your collection? Manage your spirits with ease using our extensive global database and AI-powered scanning. Key Features: Effortless Search: Instantly identify wine, sake, and whisky by simply scanning barcodes or labels. Vast Database: Integrated with top-tier sources like OpenFoodFacts and Sakenowa for comprehensive details. Personal Cellar Management: Organize your collection and keep track of your inventory anytime, anywhere. Detailed Insights: Access specific data including origin, producers, and alcohol content. Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a seamless interface by upgrading to our premium ad-free version. Download now and start building your perfect digital wine cellar today!

Screenshots

Bottle Note4 screens
Drink Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bottle Note at none against Drink Archive's 1. Bottle Note also leads on ads (none vs shown). Drink Archive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drink Archive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bottle Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bottle Note ships an update every 2 months, Drink Archive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Bottle Note versus Drink Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBottle NoteDrink Archive
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHyejung ParkPurple Night Inc

In-app purchases

None

Bottle Note

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Drink Archive

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement$5.99

Questions

Is Bottle Note free?
Bottle Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drink Archive free?
Drink Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bottle Note or Drink Archive have ads?
Drink Archive shows ads; Bottle Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Bottle Note or Drink Archive?
Bottle Note ships an update every 2 months, and Drink Archive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bottle Note was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drink Archive on November 3, 2026.

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