Comparison

Whiskey Journal vs CaskDiary

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

Head to head
About

Whiskey Journal

Features
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What am I drinking? Whether it’s a bold bourbon, or a smoky Scotch β€” Global Discovery helps you capture the experience and remember what makes each pour unique. Capture Every Detail β€’ Distillery / Producer β€’ Style & region β€’ Aroma, palate, and finish notes β€’ Personal ratings β€’ Pairings & memories β€’ Custom tags Whiskey Journal is the first release in the Global Discovery series, designed for enthusiasts who want more than just a rating. This app helps you build a personal tasting library and discover patterns in what you truly enjoy.

About

CaskDiary

Features
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CaskDiary is the simplest way to journal your whiskey tastings. LOG EVERY DRAM Add a tasting in under a minute. Pick your whiskey type, rate it, and add optional details like distillery, age, ABV, cask finish, and region. Choose from 9 whiskey types including Bourbon, Single Malt Scotch, Irish, Japanese, and Rye. BUILD YOUR AROMA PROFILE Select from 40+ aroma notes across 7 categories: Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Floral, and Other. Capture nose, palate, and finish separately. Rate body, sweetness, and heat on simple sliders. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Browse your tastings in a beautiful list view. Filter by type, search by name or distillery. Mark favorites and track which bottles you'd buy again. KNOW YOUR PALATE Discover your flavor preferences with detailed stats. See which whiskey types you prefer, your favorite distilleries, and your combined aroma profile across all tastings. TRACK YOUR INVESTMENT See your total spent, average bottle price, most expensive dram, and whether expensive whiskey really tastes better with price vs rating analysis. AVAILABLE IN 7 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, and Italian. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock: β€’ Interactive aroma wheel visualization β€’ Collection value and price analysis β€’ Price vs rating insights β€’ Monthly tasting trends and region distribution β€’ CSV export for your data β€’ iCloud sync across all your devices β€’ Beautiful share cards for social media Free to use with unlimited entries. Premium unlocks aroma wheel, advanced stats, and sync for $9.99/year or $24.99 lifetime. Privacy Policy: https://caskdiary.xyz/privacy Terms of Use: https://caskdiary.xyz/terms

Screenshots

Whiskey Journal4 screens
CaskDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Journal at none against CaskDiary's 2. Whiskey Journal also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). CaskDiary's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CaskDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whiskey Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Whiskey Journal versus CaskDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey JournalCaskDiary
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAbraham TomAlican Erdurmaz

In-app purchases

None

Whiskey Journal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CaskDiary

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Whiskey Journal free?
Whiskey Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaskDiary free?
CaskDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whiskey Journal or CaskDiary have ads?
Whiskey Journal shows ads; CaskDiary does not.

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