Whiskey Note vs WhiskyPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Whiskey Note
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Whiskey Notes is a tasting journal built for whisky lovers. Record each dram quickly with a guided 4-step wizard: name, type, ABV, age, price, and even a photo β all in one clean flow. Rate 9 aromas, 5 tastes, 7 mouthfeels, and 6 finish characteristics using intuitive sliders. Add a star rating and a personal note to capture your honest impressions before the memory fades. Your collection becomes insight. Browse your top aromas, category breakdown, and rating distribution in the Stats tab β so your next whisky pick is an informed one. Features - 4-step wizard: photo Β· basics Β· aroma Β· taste & texture Β· overall - 27 flavor dimensions rated by intensity with sliders - Categories: Single Malt, Blended, Bourbon, Irish, Japanese - Stats: top 5 aromas, category spread, rating distribution - Full Korean & English support
WhiskyPin
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β’ Track your tastings and discover the spots behind the whiskies. β’ Search whiskies youβre interested in - available in multiple languages. β’ Map-based discovery. Explore whiskies available in areas youβre interested in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Note at none against WhiskyPin's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. WhiskyPin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whiskey Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Whiskey Note ships an update every 10 days, WhiskyPin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whiskey Note | WhiskyPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sumin Lee | Jiho Yang |
In-app purchases
Whiskey Note
No in-app purchases
WhiskyPin
- Single Credit$1.99
- Explorer Bundle$4.99
- Enthusiast Bundle$8.99
