Tasting Bro vs Vinory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Tasting Bro
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Your Ultimate Whiskey Tasting Companion TastingBro is the perfect app for whiskey enthusiasts who want to host blind tastings with friends or maintain a personal tasting journal. Whether you're organizing a group tasting event or tracking your favorite bottles, TastingBro makes it simple and fun. GROUP BLIND TASTINGS β’ Host tastings with friends nearbyβno codes needed β’ Matching mode: Guess which pour is which bottle β’ Rating mode: Score each pour blind, then reveal β’ Auto-discovery via Bluetooth and WiFi β’ QR code and shareable links for remote participants β’ Real-time results and leaderboards β’ Perfect for bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and more PERSONAL TASTING NOTES β’ Beautiful tasting cards with photos β’ 1-100 rating system with color-coded scores β’ Detailed flavor wheel (fruity, spicy, woody, and more) β’ Record proof, age, barrel number, bottling year β’ Cloud sync across devices β’ Share stunning tasting cards with friends BLIND TASTING SECURITY β’ Bottle identities hidden until reveal β’ Fair matching games with randomized options β’ Host can still participate with ratings β’ Results locked until everyone submits EASY TO USE β’ Nearby tasting discoveryβjoin tastings around you β’ Scan QR codes to join instantly β’ Clean, intuitive interface β’ Works offline for tasting notes SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE β’ Generate beautiful tasting cards β’ Share on social media β’ Export high-quality images β’ Show off your collection Whether you're a casual sipper or a serious collector, TastingBro helps you remember every bottle, organize memorable blind tastings, and share your passion for great whiskey. COMPANION TO BOURBON BRO TastingBro works seamlessly with Bourbon Bro, the #1 app for secondary market bourbon pricing. Track
Vinory
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Don't let the bottle you just drank fade into memory. Vinory is for people who take tasting notes seriously. β The only input is a photo of the label Photograph the front and the back, and the producer, country, appellation, vintage and grape variety are read off the label into a draft note. You only correct what you disagree with. The reading is done by Apple Intelligence β your photos are never sent to a third-party analysis service. β Build the vocabulary by tapping Appearance, aroma, palate and overall evaluation are each written by picking from a structured set of tasting terms. The terms follow the J.S.A. Wine Expert / Sommelier examination sheets, so the app doubles as study material. Red, white, rosΓ© and sparkling are covered, along with drinks that aren't wine. β Photos and folders make it findable Attach up to three photos per bottle. Sort notes into folders such as "Home Cellar" or "Dining Out" and they stay one tap away. β On iPhone and on iPad Everything syncs through iCloud. On iPad the app splits into two panes so folders and notes sit side by side. β Pricing The first ten notes are free. Saving more than that requires Vinory Premium. About Vinory Premium - Monthly and yearly plans are available; prices are shown on the purchase screen in the app. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The renewal charge is made within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://giginet.notion.site/Vinory-Privacy-Policy-3cabb3de82db81a8a202da242a10cf07 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vinory at none against Tasting Bro's 4. Vinory also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Tasting Bro's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tasting Bro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Vinory asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tasting Bro ships an update every 2 weeks, Vinory every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tasting Bro | Vinory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 27.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bourbon Bro, LLC | gigi-net.net |
In-app purchases
Tasting Bro
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Premium Tip$99.99
Vinory
No in-app purchases









