Comparison

Whiskey Note vs CaskDiary

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

Head to head
About

Whiskey Note

Features
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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 — 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 — so your next whisky pick is an informed one. Features - 4-step wizard: photo Ā· basics Ā· aroma Ā· taste & texture Ā· 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

About

CaskDiary

Features
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CaskDiary is the simplest way to journal your whiskey tastings. LOG EVERY DRAM Add a tasting in under a minute. Pick your whiskey type, rate it, and add optional details like distillery, age, ABV, cask finish, and region. Choose from 9 whiskey types including Bourbon, Single Malt Scotch, Irish, Japanese, and Rye. BUILD YOUR AROMA PROFILE Select from 40+ aroma notes across 7 categories: Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Floral, and Other. Capture nose, palate, and finish separately. Rate body, sweetness, and heat on simple sliders. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Browse your tastings in a beautiful list view. Filter by type, search by name or distillery. Mark favorites and track which bottles you'd buy again. KNOW YOUR PALATE Discover your flavor preferences with detailed stats. See which whiskey types you prefer, your favorite distilleries, and your combined aroma profile across all tastings. TRACK YOUR INVESTMENT See your total spent, average bottle price, most expensive dram, and whether expensive whiskey really tastes better with price vs rating analysis. AVAILABLE IN 7 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, and Italian. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock: • Interactive aroma wheel visualization • Collection value and price analysis • Price vs rating insights • Monthly tasting trends and region distribution • CSV export for your data • iCloud sync across all your devices • Beautiful share cards for social media Free to use with unlimited entries. Premium unlocks aroma wheel, advanced stats, and sync for $9.99/year or $24.99 lifetime. Privacy Policy: https://caskdiary.xyz/privacy Terms of Use: https://caskdiary.xyz/terms

Screenshots

Whiskey Note4 screens
CaskDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Note at none against CaskDiary's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CaskDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whiskey Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Whiskey Note versus CaskDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey NoteCaskDiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSumin LeeAlican Erdurmaz

In-app purchases

None

Whiskey Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CaskDiary

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Whiskey Note free?
Whiskey Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaskDiary free?
CaskDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whiskey Note or CaskDiary have ads?
Neither Whiskey Note nor CaskDiary shows ads.

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