# PourChoice vs Taphouse

The clearest difference is update cadence: PourChoice at every 9 days against Taphouse's every 3 weeks. Taphouse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PourChoice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Taphouse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PourChoice against 5.0 for Taphouse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

PourChoice ships an update every 9 days, Taphouse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PourChoice | Taphouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taphouse-beer-tracker/id6761148164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Holder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886977740) | [Taphouse Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888028034) |

## What reviewers say

### PourChoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415)

Instantly identify beers from any menu using your phone's camera. Discover highly-rated craft beers and track your personal preferences with private notes and ratings. Bookmark beers to try later and contribute to a growing community database.

**Highlights:** Camera-based beer menu scanning, Community beer ratings, Personal beer ratings and notes, Bookmark beers to try, My Beers list, Add new beers to database

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PourChoice Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Taphouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taphouse-beer-tracker/id6761148164)

Log, rate, and remember the beers you drink with tasting notes and photos. Discover new brews, breweries, and venues to build a personal record of your beer journey. Enjoy a polished and focused experience for craft beer enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Log beers quickly, Rate beers with personal score, Add tasting notes, Attach photos, Discover beers and breweries, Build taste profile, Track beer journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taphouse Patron | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PourChoice free?

PourChoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Taphouse free?

Taphouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PourChoice or Taphouse?

PourChoice and Taphouse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do PourChoice or Taphouse have ads?

Neither PourChoice nor Taphouse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PourChoice or Taphouse?

PourChoice ships an update every 9 days, and Taphouse every 3 weeks. Most recently, PourChoice was updated on October 10, 2026 and Taphouse on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*