Comparison

Whiskey Note vs Whiskey Library

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 · basics · aroma · taste & texture · 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

Whiskey Library

Explore a vast whiskey catalog, build your personal collection with tasting notes, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Discover new bottles, track your favorites, and engage in discussions.

Highlights
  • Discover whiskey bottles
  • Build and manage personal collection
  • Record tasting notes and ratings
  • Share reviews and community posts
  • AI label recognition for bottle suggestions
  • Dark/light appearance options
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Discover whiskey with Whiskey Library. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Explore a bourbon-forward catalog with craft discoveries and familiar favorites. Search by name or scan a barcode. Optional AI label recognition can help suggest a bottle from a photo; check the result before adding it. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save the bottles you own and want to try. Record personal ratings and tasting notes, and revisit your collection when you need it. Add a private custom bottle when you cannot find it in the catalog. SHARE YOUR IMPRESSIONS Publish reviews and community posts, join conversations, and follow other members. Reporting and blocking tools are available in the app. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light appearance, edit your profile, and track library milestones. Each member receives a member number. An account is required. Online lookup, community and synchronization require an internet connection. AI label-photo sharing is optional. Guided bottle drafts save progress and photos on your device; supported draft data and photos also sync privately when saved online. You can keep a bottle private or submit it for public catalog review. For adults of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Screenshots

Whiskey Note4 screens
Whiskey Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

Whiskey Note and Whiskey Library are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Whiskey Note versus Whiskey Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey NoteWhiskey Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSumin LeeWhiskey Library LLC

In-app purchases

None

Whiskey Note

No in-app purchases

None

Whiskey Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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