Comparison

Dram Diary vs The Blend Whiskey

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

Head to head
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

About

The Blend Whiskey

Discover your whiskey preferences with this app that visualizes your palate based on ratings and notes. Track your collection, capture detailed tasting experiences, and get personalized recommendations for your next pour. It helps you drink better by understanding what you truly enjoy.

Highlights
  • Palate visualization based on ratings
  • Log and track entire whiskey collection
  • Detailed tasting notes (nose, palate, finish)
  • Head-to-head bottle comparisons
  • Blind tasting flights
  • Personalized bottle recommendations
  • Wishlist for desired bottles
Features
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The Blend is the whiskey app that actually knows your palate. Every bottle you rate and every note you take builds a living picture of what you love, so your next pour is never a guess. YOUR PALATE, VISUALIZED Rate what you drink and watch your palate take shape. See the flavors you gravitate toward, by spirit, ranked by how much you love them. It is the part of the app people show their friends. TRACK EVERY BOTTLE Log your whole shelf with type, proof, price, and pours. Always know what's open, what's running low, and what it's all worth. TASTING NOTES, NOSE TO FINISH Capture a pour in phases: nose, palate, finish, feel. Or just talk. Speak your notes and The Blend writes them down. RANK HEAD TO HEAD Two bottles, one question: which do you prefer? A few quick matchups and your rankings sort themselves out. No spreadsheet required. TASTE BLIND Set up a blind flight, solo or with friends. Pour, guess, reveal, and settle the debate once and for all. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Get recommendations matched to your palate, your collection, and your budget. Keep a wishlist for the ones you're still hunting. Whether you have six bottles or six shelves, The Blend helps you drink better, not just more. Pour something good and let's get your shelf in order.

Screenshots

Dram Diary4 screens
The Blend Whiskey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Blend Whiskey at 100% against Dram Diary's 50%. The Blend Whiskey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and The Blend Whiskey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Blend Whiskey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dram Diary's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Blend Whiskey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dram Diary ships an update every 10 days, The Blend Whiskey weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dram Diary versus The Blend Whiskey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDram DiaryThe Blend Whiskey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB82 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperROBERT BLANCHARDThomas Daniels

Customer experience

Dram Diary

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

The Blend Whiskey

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dram Diary

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

The Blend Whiskey

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$59.001 Year

Questions

Is Dram Diary free?
Dram Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Blend Whiskey free?
The Blend Whiskey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dram Diary or The Blend Whiskey?
The Blend Whiskey is rated higher. Dram Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Blend Whiskey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dram Diary or The Blend Whiskey have ads?
Neither Dram Diary nor The Blend Whiskey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dram Diary or The Blend Whiskey?
Dram Diary ships an update every 10 days, and The Blend Whiskey weekly. Most recently, Dram Diary was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Blend Whiskey on November 5, 2026.

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