Comparison

Dramnote vs Whiskey Rater

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

Head to head
About

Dramnote

Log detailed tasting notes for whiskies, manage your collection digitally, and receive AI-powered recommendations. Connect with a global community of enthusiasts and explore an extensive database of whiskies.

Highlights
  • Detailed tasting notes
  • Digital collection management
  • AI sommelier recommendations
  • Interactive flavor mapping
  • Personalized whiskey discovery
  • Global whiskey community
  • Extensive whiskey database
Features
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Discover Your Perfect Dram with DramNote The ultimate digital companion for whiskey lovers—whether you're just beginning or a seasoned connoisseur. Your Whiskey Journey, Elevated Turn every sip into a story. Capture the subtle complexities of single malts, bourbons, and blends with detailed tasting notes, all preserved in an elegant digital journal. Smart Cabinet Management Digitize your collection. Effortlessly track bottles, monitor inventory, and organize your whiskies with a beautifully simple interface. AI Sommelier at Your Service Get expert pairing suggestions from your own cabinet. Whether it’s your mood, a special occasion, or specific flavor notes, our intelligent assistant recommends the perfect pour—using bottles you already own. Intuitive Flavor Mapping Unravel the character of each dram. From smoky peat to honeyed sweetness, our interactive flavor wheel helps you decode, identify, and remember the unique notes of every bottle. Tailored Discoveries Your palate is personal—so are our recommendations. DramNote learns your tastes and reveals new whiskeys that align with your preferences. Find your next favorite with confidence. Connect with a Global Whiskey Community Share your latest finds, reviews, and collections with fellow enthusiasts. Explore together, learn from others, and expand your whiskey world. Access a World-Class Whiskey Database Explore a curated library of thousands of whiskeys—from rare single malts to small-batch bourbons. Easily searchable, beautifully organized, and always expanding. Premium Features Include AI-powered recommendations Advanced collection management Visualized digital cabinet Deep tasting journal system Interactive flavor profiling Personalized discovery engine Global community sharing Extensive whiskey database Bottle recognition via camera Full offline functionality Whether you're enjoying a peaty Islay, a rich Highland, or a smooth Kentucky bourbon, DramNote transforms every pour into a memorable experience. Every dram tells a story—start yours with DramNote. Subscription Details: Subscription: DramNote Elite Subscription Subscription Length: Monthly and Annual Plans Pricing: Monthly – $4.99, Annual – $49.99 (prices may vary by region) Privacy Policy: https://dramnote.com/uncategorized/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://dramnote.com/uncategorized/privacy-policy/ #DramNote #WhiskeyJournal #BourbonLovers #SingleMaltSociety #ScotchWhisky #WhiskeyTasting

About

Whiskey Rater

Catalog your whisky experiences privately and offline. Scan bottles to automatically extract details, rate drams, add tasting notes, and build a searchable collection. Features include a label scanner, detailed bottle information, and collection statistics.

Highlights
  • Offline-first whisky cataloging
  • Automatic bottle scanning
  • Detailed tasting notes and ratings
  • Collection statistics dashboard
  • Wishlist and search functionality
  • Data export and backup
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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Whiskey Rater is the private, offline-first way to catalog every whisky you try — bourbon, scotch, rye, Irish, Japanese, and beyond. Snap a photo of the bottle and let the built-in label scanner extract the name, distillery, age, ABV, and region for you. Rate each dram on a 1–10 scale, add your tasting notes, tag the flavour profile, and build a collection you can browse, sort, and search. Everything stays on your device. No account. No cloud. No ads. FEATURES • Label scanner — point your camera at a bottle and pull out the name, distillery, age, ABV, and region with on-device Apple Vision. No network required. • Rich detail for every bottle — name, distillery, type, age, ABV, region, cask type, price paid, currency, flavour tags, and unlimited tasting notes. • Rate on a 1–10 scale with taps or VoiceOver-friendly adjustable controls. • Multiple photos per bottle — front label, back label, and anything else worth remembering. • Wishlist mode — track bottles you want to try, then promote them to your collection when you finally taste them. • Collection stats dashboard — see your average rating, favourite distilleries, type breakdown, and how your collection has grown. • Filter, sort, and search by name, distillery, type, rating, region, favourites, or status. • Share your bottles — generate a beautiful tasting card to send to friends. • Export and back up — CSV, JSON, or a printable PDF catalogue. Import any time to restore. • Dark mode, dynamic type, full VoiceOver support, and a completely localised Spanish experience. • Privacy you control — optional anonymous usage analytics helps us improve the app, but you can opt out any time in Settings. No account, no tracking, no ads. Whether you're a casual sipper keeping track of what you've enjoyed or a serious enthusiast building a tasting library, Whiskey Rater is your whisky journal — private, offline, and always with you. Slàinte.

Screenshots

Dramnote4 screens
Whiskey Rater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Rater at none against Dramnote's 2. Whiskey Rater also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Dramnote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dramnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whiskey Rater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dramnote against 4.8 for Whiskey Rater. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dramnote has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Dramnote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Whiskey Rater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dramnote ships an update every 6 days, Whiskey Rater every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dramnote versus Whiskey Rater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDramnoteWhiskey Rater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDwellun LLCChris Silver

Customer experience

Dramnote

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Whiskey Rater

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dramnote

Subscriptions2
  • DramNote - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DramNote - Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
None

Whiskey Rater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dramnote free?
Dramnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiskey Rater free?
Whiskey Rater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dramnote or Whiskey Rater?
Whiskey Rater is rated higher. Dramnote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Whiskey Rater averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Dramnote or Whiskey Rater have ads?
Dramnote shows ads; Whiskey Rater does not.
Which is updated more often, Dramnote or Whiskey Rater?
Dramnote ships an update every 6 days, and Whiskey Rater every 4 months. Most recently, Dramnote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Whiskey Rater on November 5, 2026.

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