# BarShelf vs Pourfolio

The clearest difference is rating: Pourfolio at 5.0 against BarShelf's 3.5. Pourfolio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). BarShelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BarShelf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pourfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pourfolio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarShelf | Pourfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-tracker/id6754469129/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourfolio-drink-journal/id6801222480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 115 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Define You](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831894928) | [NICOLAS JORGE PETRIDES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798856218) |

## What reviewers say

### BarShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barshelf-whiskey-tracker/id6754469129)

Catalog your home bar's bottles, track pours, and discover cocktail recipes based on what you own. Get AI-powered suggestions and insights into your drinking habits. Share your collection and tasting notes visually.

**Highlights:** Catalog bottles with details (ABV, volume, fill level), Track tasting notes and ratings, AI cocktail suggestions based on owned bottles, Log drinking moments and analyze taste patterns, Create shareable collection and review cards, Visualize your digital home bar shelf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarShelf Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BarShelf Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BarShelf Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Pourfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourfolio-drink-journal/id6801222480)

This app automatically logs your drinks by scanning bottle labels, allowing you to rate them, add tasting notes, and track your collection. It offers offline functionality, robust data control, and optional social sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic label scanning, Offline drink logging, Tasting notes and flavor tagging, Cellar management, Optional social sharing, Face ID lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarShelf free?

BarShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pourfolio free?

Pourfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BarShelf or Pourfolio?

Pourfolio is rated higher. BarShelf averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pourfolio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BarShelf or Pourfolio have ads?

Pourfolio shows ads; BarShelf does not.

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