Comparison

BottleLog 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

BottleLog

Effortlessly track wine and whiskey prices and manage your collection. This AI-powered app automatically extracts purchase details from receipts, saving you manual entry. Keep accurate records of what you paid and compare market prices with your purchase history.

Highlights
  • AI receipt scanning for price recognition
  • Automatic extraction of purchase prices
  • Personal collection management
  • Market reference price search
  • Purchase history and price tracking
  • Vintage and bottle size management
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AI reads your receipts and automatically records wine and whiskey prices. BottleLog is an AI-powered app built for wine price tracking, whiskey price tracking, and personal collection management. Stop entering prices manually. Simply scan or upload a wine or whiskey receipt and the app will: Automatically recognize wine and whiskey items Extract purchase prices Add items to your collection Save purchase history and price records Keep accurate records of what you paid, every time. Key Features AI Receipt Registration Scan wine and whiskey receipts and let AI detect item names and prices automatically. Wine and Whiskey Price Search Check market reference prices and compare them with your own purchase history. Collection Management Organize your wine collection and whiskey collection in one place. Record purchase date and price Track price history over time Manage vintage and bottle size Edit or delete items anytime Who It Is For Wine collectors Whiskey enthusiasts Anyone who wants accurate price records Users who want smarter purchase decisions No social features. No clutter. Focused on price tracking and collection management. If you enjoy wine and whiskey, start tracking the price as well. BottleLog AI-powered wine and whiskey price tracker

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

BottleLog4 screens
Dram Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BottleLog at 100% against Dram Diary's 50%. BottleLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Dram Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BottleLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BottleLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BottleLog's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dram Diary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BottleLog ships an update every 2 days, Dram Diary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BottleLog versus Dram Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBottleLogDram Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB42 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTeuk-geon KwonROBERT BLANCHARD

Customer experience

BottleLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

BottleLog

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 BottleLog free?
BottleLog 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, BottleLog or Dram Diary?
BottleLog is rated higher. BottleLog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dram Diary averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do BottleLog or Dram Diary have ads?
BottleLog shows ads; Dram Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, BottleLog or Dram Diary?
BottleLog ships an update every 2 days, and Dram Diary every 10 days. Most recently, BottleLog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dram Diary on November 7, 2026.

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