CaskDiary vs Instadram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CaskDiary
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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
Instadram
Easily identify and track your spirits collection using AI. Log pours, create custom collections, and share your tasting journey with friends. Transform bottle photos into unique artwork.
- AI bottle identification
- Collection tracking (Active, Wishlist, Tried)
- Custom collection creation
- Personal tasting journal
- Social sharing with friends
- Home screen widgets
- AI bottle artwork generation
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Scan any bottle and Instadram identifies it in seconds — no typing required. Point your camera at any bourbon, whiskey, scotch, or spirits label. AI reads the label and fills in the name, distillery, proof, tasting notes, and description automatically. TRACK YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION • Active — bottles on your shelf right now • Wishlist — bottles you're hunting for • Tried — bottles you've enjoyed and logged Create custom collections to organize any way you like. LOG EVERY POUR Record what you're drinking. Add personal ratings, tasting notes on aroma, palate, and finish. Over time, your pours become a personal tasting journal. COLLECT WITH FRIENDS Follow other collectors and see what they're pouring. Share your discoveries. The activity feed turns collecting into a social experience. YOUR COLLECTION, EVERYWHERE Widgets show your collection count and recent shelf on your iPhone home screen. iOS Spotlight finds any bottle instantly. AI ART FOR YOUR BOTTLES Transform any bottle photo into stunning Elements-style artwork. A unique way to celebrate your collection. Bourbon. Scotch. Whisky. Tequila. Mezcal. Rum. If it's in a bottle, it belongs in Instadram. SUBSCRIPTION Instadram Pro unlocks unlimited bottles and all AI art styles. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://instadram.me/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://instadram.me/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CaskDiary at 16.0 against Instadram's 18.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. CaskDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Instadram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CaskDiary | Instadram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alican Erdurmaz | DrawBuildPlay, LLC |
In-app purchases
CaskDiary
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
Instadram
- Instadram Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
- Instadram Pro (Yearly)$49.991 Year









