Comparison

Tip Arbiter vs Drinking Log

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

Head to head
About

Tip Arbiter

Features
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Tip Arbiter is a private, evidence-based tip calculator for people who want transparent math instead of a mystery percentage. BUILD A SERVICE VERDICT Choose table service, delivery, bar, salon and spa, ride service, or hotel service. Start from your personal baseline, mark visible service moments as Met, Missed, or Not applicable, and see every adjustment behind the final percentage. CALCULATE WITH CONTROL Enter the check and included tax, then choose before- or after-tax basis. Use a preset or adjust the percentage one point at a time. Split between up to 100 people and choose exact cents, tip rounding, total rounding, or per-person rounding. HANDLE REAL GROUPS Create a named weighted split when equal shares do not fit. Give each person relative shares, cover a guest with the gift control, and let Tip Arbiter redistribute that portion among the remaining group. Every allocation reconciles to the displayed total down to the cent. KEEP A USEFUL HISTORY Save verdicts, quick calculations, and weighted splits. Search by service, note, or evidence; inspect summary statistics; reopen details; share a result; or export your records as readable JSON. MAKE IT YOURS Edit every service baseline, select default tax basis and rounding, set a default percentage and guest count, and choose whether to use haptic feedback. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, advertising, tracking, analytics SDK, or unnecessary permission. Core features work offline, and saved records stay on your device unless you choose Export or Share. Tip Arbiter is a personal decision aid. Tipping customs and expectations vary by location and situation.

About

Drinking Log

Features
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Log every glass of wine, beer, cocktail, or spirit in seconds. Pick the drink type, volume, ABV, and cost — build a clear drinking diary with no account required. Trying to drink mindfully or watch your budget? See daily alcohol units, calories, and spending at a glance. Browse the drink encyclopedia, save favorites, and log again with one tap. • Today dashboard: drinks, cost, calories, alcohol units • Drink library with search and custom entries • 7-day / 30-day charts and top drinks • Favorites cabinet for quick re-logging • Daily goals for units, calories, and budget • Offline-first: your data stays on your device Perfect for wine lovers, craft beer fans, and anyone who wants a simple, private drink habit tracker.

Screenshots

Tip Arbiter4 screens
Drinking Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drinking Log at every 3 weeks against Tip Arbiter's every 3 months. Drinking Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Tip Arbiter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, 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

Tip Arbiter costs $0.99 and Drinking Log $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tip Arbiter ships an update every 3 months, Drinking Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tip Arbiter versus Drinking Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTip ArbiterDrinking Log
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobert CorbinXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Tip Arbiter

No in-app purchases

None

Drinking Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tip Arbiter free?
Tip Arbiter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drinking Log free?
Drinking Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tip Arbiter or Drinking Log have ads?
Neither Tip Arbiter nor Drinking Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tip Arbiter or Drinking Log?
Tip Arbiter ships an update every 3 months, and Drinking Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tip Arbiter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drinking Log on October 4, 2026.

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