Comparison

LiqLoc vs Dram Diary

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

Head to head
About

LiqLoc

Discover tequila and other spirits at local stores with real-time price reports. Search for specific bottles, find nearby retailers, and view reported pricing and availability to shop smarter and save time.

Highlights
  • Search for tequila and spirits
  • View nearby liquor stores
  • See reported prices and availability
  • Submit price reports
  • Save favorite bottles
Features
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LiqLoc helps you find tequila and other spirits at nearby stores using real-time, community-powered price reports. Search for bottles by name, browse nearby liquor stores, and view reported prices and availability. LiqLoc makes it easy to discover where your favorite tequila is stocked so you can shop smarter and save time. Features: • Search for tequila and spirits near your location • View nearby liquor stores and reported prices • Submit price reports to help other users • Save favorite bottles for quick searching LiqLoc is intended for users 21 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly. Availability and pricing are provided by users and may vary by store.

About

Dram Diary

This app helps whiskey enthusiasts meticulously track their collection, including bottle details, tasting notes, and market value. It offers features like barcode scanning, deep analytics, and community leaderboards to enhance the collecting experience.

Highlights
  • Import existing collections
  • Catalog bottle details
  • Track fill levels and tasting notes
  • Monitor portfolio value
  • Barcode scanning for quick lookup
  • Deep collection analytics
  • Community leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Built by a whiskey collector, for whiskey collectors. Dram Diary started because keeping a serious whiskey collection in spreadsheets became cumbersome. We wanted a better way to know what we owned, what we'd paid, what we'd tasted, and how the collection was changing — so we built it. Dram Diary is the premium whiskey collection tracker built for serious collectors. Whether you're hunting allocated releases, building a cellar, or simply logging every dram, Dram Diary gives you the tools to track, analyze, and share your passion. IMPORT YOUR COLLECTION Already tracking your bottles in a spreadsheet or another app? Import your whole collection in minutes. We match your columns and check each bottle against the catalog. COLLECTION TRACKING Catalog every bottle with proof, age, distillery, purchase price, market value, barrel number, storage location, and more. Track fill levels as you enjoy each bottle and log tasting notes and personal ratings. PORTFOLIO VALUE See exactly what your collection is worth. Track what you paid versus current market value, view your total gain, and identify your top performing bottles by return on investment. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any bottle barcode to instantly look up details and market pricing. Add it to your collection or wishlist in seconds — no typing required. DEEP ANALYTICS Understand your collection like never before. Distillery loyalty breakdowns, price-per-ounce rankings, collection rarity analysis, and bottle removal history all in one place. ACHIEVEMENTS Earn badges as your collection grows. From First Dram to The Warehouse, track your milestones and see how you rank against the Dram Diary community. WISHLIST Build and prioritize your hunt list. Set maximum prices and notes for every bottle you're chasing. COMMUNITY See how your collection stacks up on the leaderboard. Connect with fellow collectors and share your passion for whiskey. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Dram Diary Premium unlocks Analytics, Community, Infinity Bottles, and Pick My Flight. - Monthly: $3.99/month, auto-renewing - Annual: $34.99/year, auto-renewing Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews 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 and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.dramdiary.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.dramdiary.com/terms.html

Screenshots

LiqLoc4 screens
Dram Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiqLoc at 5.0 against Dram Diary's 4.5. LiqLoc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Dram Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Dram Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiqLoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiqLoc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiqLoc ships an update every 8 days, Dram Diary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LiqLoc versus Dram Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiqLocDram Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBaco Tech LLC.ROBERT BLANCHARD

Customer experience

LiqLoc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dram Diary

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiqLoc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dram Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Dram Diary Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Dram Diary Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is LiqLoc free?
LiqLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dram Diary free?
Dram Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiqLoc or Dram Diary?
LiqLoc is rated higher. LiqLoc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dram Diary averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do LiqLoc or Dram Diary have ads?
LiqLoc shows ads; Dram Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, LiqLoc or Dram Diary?
LiqLoc ships an update every 8 days, and Dram Diary every 10 days. Most recently, LiqLoc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dram Diary on November 7, 2026.

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