Whiskey Journal vs CaskDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Whiskey Journal
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What am I drinking? Whether itβs 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.
CaskDiary
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Whiskey Journal | CaskDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Abraham Tom | Alican Erdurmaz |
In-app purchases
Whiskey Journal
No in-app purchases
CaskDiary
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
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