SakeFeed vs SakeScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SakeFeed
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SakeFeed is a camera app with the latest news on sake, shochu, wine, and craft beer and a guide to help you take a good picture of the bottle. - You can check the latest news on Sake, Shochu, Wine, and Craft Beer. You can also check the latest news on the widget or Apple Watch. Limited to Japanese and Japanese-language news. - You can take beautiful pictures of bottles by using the grid, which is more common than in standard camera apps, the outline of sake and wine bottles, and the tilt display of the device. - Added a split-the-bill feature. - The news in the screenshot is fictional.
SakeScan
Effortlessly discover the perfect sake by scanning entire menus. This AI-powered app analyzes your taste preferences and budget to provide instant, personalized recommendations, eliminating guesswork and enhancing your dining experience.
- Full menu scan and AI recommendation
- Instant label scan with detailed info
- Extensive sake database (50,000+)
- AI-powered food pairing suggestions
- Personalized taste profile refinement
- Community reviews and tasting notes
- Brewery discovery and regional insights
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Point your camera at any sake menu. SakeScan reads every bottle and instantly recommends the best one for your taste and budget. Standing at a Japanese restaurant, staring at a sake menu full of unfamiliar names and kanji characters? SakeScan is the world's only app that scans an entire sake menu at once — and tells you exactly which bottle to order. Just aim your camera at the menu. Our AI reads every item on the list, then filters and ranks them based on your personal taste preferences (dry or sweet, light or rich, fruity or earthy) and your price range. No guessing. No awkward questions to the server. Just the perfect pour, every time. THE CORE FEATURE: Full Menu Scan & AI Recommendation This is what makes SakeScan different from every other sake app. While others let you scan one bottle at a time, SakeScan scans the entire menu — printed menus, handwritten chalkboards, and digital tablet menus — and delivers a ranked recommendation list tailored to you in seconds. ALL FEATURES: • FULL MENU SCAN Scan an entire sake menu in one shot. SakeScan identifies every item and ranks them by how well they match your taste profile and budget. The world's only sake menu scanner. • INSTANT LABEL SCAN Point your camera at any single sake label for an immediate deep-dive: rice variety, polishing ratio, SMV, acidity, flavor profile, and tasting notes. • 50,000+ SAKE DATABASE The most comprehensive sake database on the planet. From iconic labels like Dassai and Kubota to rare regional gems you've never heard of — all covered. • PERFECT FOOD PAIRINGS Get AI-powered pairing suggestions for every sake. From sashimi and sushi to grilled meats and aged cheese — find the combination that elevates your meal. • PERSONAL TASTE PROFILE The more you scan, the smarter SakeScan gets. Rate what you drink, and our AI continuously refines your recommendations to match your evolving palate. • COMMUNITY REVIEWS Read honest reviews from 25,000+ sake enthusiasts worldwide. Share your own tasting notes and connect with fellow sake lovers. • BREWERY DISCOVERY Explore sake regions across Japan, learn about traditional brewing methods, and uncover hidden gems from small-batch producers. WHY SAKESCAN: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sake lover, SakeScan gives you the confidence to order well at any restaurant, sake bar, or specialty shop. Scan the menu. Set your taste and budget. Let the AI do the rest. Download SakeScan today — and never order the wrong sake again. SUBSCRIPTIONS SakeScan Pro Monthly — 1 month auto-renewable subscription. SakeScan Pro Annual — 1 year auto-renewable subscription (includes 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sakescan.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SakeFeed at none against SakeScan's 2. SakeScan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. SakeScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SakeFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.
SakeFeed ships an update every 2 weeks, SakeScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SakeFeed | SakeScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kazuhisa Asakawa | SS Systems |
In-app purchases
SakeFeed
No in-app purchases
SakeScan
- SakeScan Monthly$4.991 Month
- SakeScan Annual$49.991 Year







