Comparison

Whiskey Journal vs Whiskey Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — Global Discovery helps you capture the experience and remember what makes each pour unique. Capture Every Detail • Distillery / Producer • Style & region • Aroma, palate, and finish notes • Personal ratings • Pairings & memories • 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

Whiskey Library

Explore a vast whiskey catalog, build your personal collection with tasting notes, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Discover new bottles, track your favorites, and engage in discussions.

Highlights
  • Discover whiskey bottles
  • Build and manage personal collection
  • Record tasting notes and ratings
  • Share reviews and community posts
  • AI label recognition for bottle suggestions
  • Dark/light appearance options
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Discover whiskey with Whiskey Library. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Explore a bourbon-forward catalog with craft discoveries and familiar favorites. Search by name or scan a barcode. Optional AI label recognition can help suggest a bottle from a photo; check the result before adding it. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save the bottles you own and want to try. Record personal ratings and tasting notes, and revisit your collection when you need it. Add a private custom bottle when you cannot find it in the catalog. SHARE YOUR IMPRESSIONS Publish reviews and community posts, join conversations, and follow other members. Reporting and blocking tools are available in the app. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light appearance, edit your profile, and track library milestones. Each member receives a member number. An account is required. Online lookup, community and synchronization require an internet connection. AI label-photo sharing is optional. Guided bottle drafts save progress and photos on your device; supported draft data and photos also sync privately when saved online. You can keep a bottle private or submit it for public catalog review. For adults of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Screenshots

Whiskey Journal4 screens
Whiskey Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Whiskey Library at none against Whiskey Journal's shown. Whiskey Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Whiskey Journal versus Whiskey Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey JournalWhiskey Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB36 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAbraham TomWhiskey Library LLC

In-app purchases

None

Whiskey Journal

No in-app purchases

None

Whiskey Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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