Comparison

Bourbon Bro vs Stave Bourbon

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

Head to head
About

Bourbon Bro

This app is a comprehensive guide for bourbon and rye enthusiasts, offering an extensive bottle database, collection management tools, and community updates. Premium features include real-time pricing, collection valuation, and auction tracking.

Highlights
  • Extensive bottle database
  • Collection management
  • Exclusive producer content
  • Events and news updates
  • Real-time pricing data
  • Collection valuation
  • Auction watchlist
Features
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Bourbon Bro is the premier companion for American Bourbon and Rye enthusiasts. Whether you’re a collector, investor, or casual fan, Bourbon Bro delivers unmatched depth, accuracy, and usability. Key Features - Unparalleled Bottle Database — Discover bourbons and ryes ranging from iconic distilleries to small-batch producers you won't see in other apps. - Collection Management — Import and organize your entire collection with customizable field mapping for a perfect fit. - Exclusive Partnerships — Access details on unique bottles sourced directly from independent producers. - Events & News — Stay connected with the bourbon community through curated updates on upcoming tastings, releases, and festivals. Premium Features (subscription required) - Real-Time Pricing — Access live market data with direct links to recent bottle sales to understand the true value of any bottle. - Collection Valuation — See the total worth of your collection, updated regularly with the latest pricing data. - Auction Watchlist — Track live auction bottles you're eyeing with real-time price updates and end-time countdowns so you never miss a deal. Why Bourbon Bro? No other whiskey app combines precise pricing data, exclusive content, and powerful collection management into one seamless experience. Bourbon Bro is built for true enthusiasts who want clarity, control, and access to the most complete bourbon reference available. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Bourbon Bro offers auto-renewable subscription purchases. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bourbon-bro.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stave Bourbon

This app helps bourbon enthusiasts discover rare bottles, manage their collection, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Track your cellar, compare bottle values, and stay updated on releases and lotteries.

Highlights
  • Personal cellar management
  • Bottle identification and insights
  • Trade value comparison
  • Discover nearby stores and sightings
  • Lottery and release date tracking
  • Daily pour suggestions
  • Collection portfolio insights
Features
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Stave is a bourbon companion for smarter hunting and better collection decisions. For adults 21 and older. SEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE Search the bottle catalog or scan a verified barcode to compare MSRP, recent verified auction sales, current market context, and a practical Fair Hunt Price. HUNT SMARTER Find nearby liquor stores, browse bourbon-specific Stave Scores, save favorites and searches, log private notes, check store hours, report confirmed bottle sightings, and build a multi-stop route with Hunt Planner. BUILD YOUR CELLAR Track bottles you own with quantity, purchase details, batch, storage, notes, ratings, and favorites. Explore collection value, cost basis, rarity, rankings, watchlist, achievements, tasting notes, flavor radar, and collector insights. KEEP UP WITH DROPS Follow lotteries, releases, and allocated drops; set reminders, record results, and keep the bottles you win tied to your personal Drop Board. CONNECT WITH COLLECTORS Find friends and groups, share bourbon discoveries, manage activity and notification preferences, and follow community conversations. COMPARE TRADES Use Trade Analyzer to compare market context, rarity weighting, and the value gap between bottles. Stave is for bourbon discovery and personal collection management. It does not sell alcohol, guarantee availability, predict resale value, or complete trades. Market estimates are informational and can change with auction activity and availability.

Screenshots

Bourbon Bro4 screens
Stave Bourbon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bourbon Bro at 5.0 against Stave Bourbon's 4.3. Stave Bourbon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bourbon Bro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stave Bourbon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bourbon Bro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bourbon Bro ships an update every 3 weeks, Stave Bourbon every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bourbon Bro versus Stave Bourbon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBourbon BroStave Bourbon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBourbon Bro, LLCHighproof Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

Bourbon Bro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stave Bourbon

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bourbon Bro

Subscriptions2
  • Bourbon Bro Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Bourbon Bro Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Stave Bourbon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bourbon Bro free?
Bourbon Bro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stave Bourbon free?
Stave Bourbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bourbon Bro or Stave Bourbon?
Bourbon Bro is rated higher. Bourbon Bro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stave Bourbon averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Bourbon Bro or Stave Bourbon have ads?
Neither Bourbon Bro nor Stave Bourbon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bourbon Bro or Stave Bourbon?
Bourbon Bro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stave Bourbon every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bourbon Bro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stave Bourbon on November 5, 2026.

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