Comparison

Dram Diary vs Wine Value

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, analyze its value, and discover new bottles. Log tasting notes, monitor fill levels, and earn achievements as your collection grows. Connect with a community of fellow collectors and manage your wishlist.

Highlights
  • Catalog bottles with detailed information
  • Track portfolio value and market trends
  • Barcode scanner for quick bottle lookup
  • Deep analytics on collection composition
  • Earn achievements and track milestones
  • Manage a personalized wishlist
  • Connect with a community of collectors
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

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Wine Value

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Identify and value any wine bottle with intelligent scan analysis. Get the producer, appellation, vintage, drinking window, and estimated collector value in seconds, from everyday bottles to rare Grand Cru. For identification and valuation only. INSTANT WINE IDENTIFICATION Snap one photo of any wine label and get a detailed appraisal in seconds. The scan reads the producer name, appellation, vintage year, grape varieties, and label style to identify the exact wine, its region, and what it is worth. Works on still wines, Champagne and sparkling, fortified wines, and rare vintage bottles. COMPLETE BOTTLE DETAILS Each identification includes: - Producer, region, and appellation (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, Barolo, Champagne, and more) - Grape varieties and classification - Vintage year and estimated bottling era - Alcohol percentage and bottle format - Closure type and capsule material - Label and capsule condition - Estimated collector value range LABEL, VINTAGE & DRINKING WINDOW Read the small details that drive value. The app reads producer names, appellation wording, vintage years, and label style, then estimates whether your bottle is too young, at its peak, or past its prime — with a suggested drinking window. AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION Tell an authentic bottle from a counterfeit or damaged one before you buy or sell: - Fill level assessment (into neck, shoulder levels) - Label and capsule condition grading - Counterfeit red flags: label print quality, capsule embossing, implausible fill level, provenance gaps - Heat or light damage detection - Overall condition assessment 7 EXPERT COLLECTOR TOOLS INCLUDED - Drinking Window Calculator (free): estimate if a vintage is ready, at peak, or past its prime - Value Estimator: adjust a reference price by fill level and premiums - Fill-Level Grader: estimate a condition grade from what you can see - Serving & Decanting Guide: ideal temperature and decanting time by style - Counterfeit Red Flags: what to check before buying a rare or prestigious bottle - Vintage Chart Guide: recognized strong and weak vintages by region - Food Pairing Finder: search a dish, get the matching wine style ALL WINE TYPES SUPPORTED Red, white, rosé, sparkling and Champagne, fortified and dessert wines, orange/skin-contact wines. From everyday bottles to first-growth Bordeaux and cult Burgundy. PERFECT FOR - Wine collectors and cellar owners - Anyone valuing an inherited or found bottle - Estate, insurance, and probate appraisal - Buyers verifying authenticity before a purchase - Restaurant and retail wine buyers MARKET INSIGHTS & APPRAISAL Get expert appraisal beyond raw data: rarity tier, collector demand, value range, and what makes a specific bottle worth more or less. Check live market listings for comparable sales. BUILD YOUR CELLAR Save every scan, organize your collection by region, vintage, or value, and export detailed PDF reports for insurance or your records. Choose your own currency — over 20 currencies supported. This app is for identification and valuation only. Always verify authenticity and provenance with a qualified professional before high-value purchases or sales. Some premium features require a subscription. Pricing and terms are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://identifier.sogerg.dev/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dram Diary4 screens
Wine Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dram Diary and Wine Value are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Wine Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dram Diary versus Wine Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDram DiaryWine Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperROBERT BLANCHARDGREGORY PORTAILLER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dram Diary

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

Wine Value

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Hebdomadaire$6.997 Days
  • Premium Annuel$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dram Diary free?
Dram Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wine Value free?
Wine Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dram Diary or Wine Value have ads?
Neither Dram Diary nor Wine Value shows ads.

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