Comparison

SpiritDB vs Stillory

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

Head to head
About

SpiritDB

Features
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SpiritDB is a personal database for the bottles you own, the pours you’ve tried, and the spirits you want to remember. Whether you’re building a serious collection or just keeping track of memorable finds, SpiritDB gives you a clean, focused place to log spirits, rate them, and save notes that stay useful. With SpiritDB you can: - Track the bottles in your collection - Log spirits you’ve encountered or discovered - Rate every pour - Save tasting notes and details - Search your library quickly - Filter by inventory, type, and rating - Add bottle images for easy reference - Import and export your database for backup or transfer SpiritDB is designed to stay simple: no clutter, no unnecessary extras, just the tools you need to keep your spirits library organized. Use it for bourbon, scotch, rye, rum, tequila, mezcal, and more. Whether you’re cataloging your shelf at home or keeping notes on something new you tried out in the world. Build your own searchable spirits library, remember what you liked, and always know what’s on hand.

About

Stillory

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Your whole bar, in your pocket. Stillory brings your whiskey collection and tasting journal together. Track what you own, remember what you enjoyed, and discover more of what suits your taste. Built for bourbon, Scotch, rye, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky, and everything in between. MEET COOPER, YOUR AI WHISKEY EXPERT Ask Cooper about a bottle or your own shelf. It uses your collection and tasting history to help you compare bottles, explore your highest-rated pours, and choose what to open next. Try asking: β€’ "What's my highest-rated rye?" β€’ "How do these two bottles compare?" β€’ "What should I try based on my favorite tastings?" Attach a bottle photo to ask about the label, or open Cooper from a bottle or tasting detail to dig deeper. Cooper requires a free account and an internet connection. Usage limits apply. A COLLECTION THAT LOOKS THE PART Add bottles with the AI label scanner, search the catalog, or enter them manually. Track fill levels, mark favorites, and keep your bottle details together. THE EXACT BATCH MATTERS For bottles in a series, choose the batch or edition you own and explore other releases in the same line. BEYOND THE STAR RATING Score every pour on a 0–10 scale. Save flavor tags, tasting notes, and whether you'd buy it again. Build a journal worth returning to when a familiar bottle catches your eye. YOUR NEXT FIND, SAVED Keep a Hunt List of bottles you want to try, separate from the collection you already own. Explore distilleries, brands, and community bottle scores along the way. KNOW WHAT YOU ACTUALLY LIKE Stillory Pro's Pour Report and Palate Radar turn your tasting history into a clearer picture of the flavors, categories, and producers you enjoy. START FREE β€’ Track up to 50 bottles β€’ Log up to 25 tastings per month β€’ Save up to 15 bottles to your Hunt List β€’ Use the bottle catalog and AI label scanner β€’ Try Cooper with a free account β€’ No ads Start your collection and log tastings without creating an account. Your collection and tasting journal work offline. Cooper, scanning, and online discovery require internet access. GO FURTHER WITH STILLORY PRO β€’ Unlimited bottles and tastings β€’ More Cooper usage β€’ Advanced tasting notes β€’ Full Pour Report and Palate Radar β€’ Up to five photos per bottle and tasting Your shelf. Your palate. Your story. Stillory Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stillory.com/privacy

Screenshots

SpiritDB4 screens
Stillory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpiritDB at none against Stillory's 5. SpiritDB also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stillory sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SpiritDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpiritDB ships an update every 3 days, Stillory every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SpiritDB versus Stillory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiritDBStillory
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB63 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAkonwi NgohKevin Barry

In-app purchases

None

SpiritDB

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Stillory

Subscriptions2
  • Stillory Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Stillory Pro - Annual$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Stillory - House Pour$2.99
  • Stillory - Single Barrel$8.99
  • Stillory - Reserve Pour$19.99

Questions

Is SpiritDB free?
SpiritDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stillory free?
Stillory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpiritDB or Stillory have ads?
Neither SpiritDB nor Stillory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpiritDB or Stillory?
SpiritDB ships an update every 3 days, and Stillory every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpiritDB was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stillory on October 25, 2026.

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