Comparison

CaskDiary vs Dram Note

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

Head to head
About

CaskDiary

Features
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CaskDiary is the simplest way to journal your whiskey tastings. LOG EVERY DRAM Add a tasting in under a minute. Pick your whiskey type, rate it, and add optional details like distillery, age, ABV, cask finish, and region. Choose from 9 whiskey types including Bourbon, Single Malt Scotch, Irish, Japanese, and Rye. BUILD YOUR AROMA PROFILE Select from 40+ aroma notes across 7 categories: Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Floral, and Other. Capture nose, palate, and finish separately. Rate body, sweetness, and heat on simple sliders. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Browse your tastings in a beautiful list view. Filter by type, search by name or distillery. Mark favorites and track which bottles you'd buy again. KNOW YOUR PALATE Discover your flavor preferences with detailed stats. See which whiskey types you prefer, your favorite distilleries, and your combined aroma profile across all tastings. TRACK YOUR INVESTMENT See your total spent, average bottle price, most expensive dram, and whether expensive whiskey really tastes better with price vs rating analysis. AVAILABLE IN 7 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, and Italian. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock: • Interactive aroma wheel visualization • Collection value and price analysis • Price vs rating insights • Monthly tasting trends and region distribution • CSV export for your data • iCloud sync across all your devices • Beautiful share cards for social media Free to use with unlimited entries. Premium unlocks aroma wheel, advanced stats, and sync for $9.99/year or $24.99 lifetime. Privacy Policy: https://caskdiary.xyz/privacy Terms of Use: https://caskdiary.xyz/terms

About

Dram Note

Features
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Your personal whisky tasting journal. Record every dram with detailed notes on nose, palate, and finish. Features: - Log whisky details: type, distillery, region, age, ABV, cask type, peat level - Choose from 9 whisky colors and 8 whisky types - Tag aromas (26 options in 5 categories), palate (12 tags), and finish (12 tags) - Rate each whisky on a 5-star scale - Search and filter by whisky type - View tasting statistics - Export your collection as CSV Built for whisky enthusiasts who want a simple, private way to remember every bottle. No account required. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

CaskDiary4 screens
Dram Note1 screens

Verdict

The call

CaskDiary and Dram Note 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CaskDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Dram Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CaskDiary versus Dram Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaskDiaryDram Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlican Erdurmaz守俔 尚

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CaskDiary

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
3 purchases

Dram Note

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

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

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