Comparison

CaskDiary vs Whiskey Library

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

Whiskey Library

Explore a vast whiskey catalog, build your personal collection with tasting notes, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Discover new bottles, track your favorites, and engage in discussions.

Highlights
  • Discover whiskey bottles
  • Build and manage personal collection
  • Record tasting notes and ratings
  • Share reviews and community posts
  • AI label recognition for bottle suggestions
  • Dark/light appearance options
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Discover whiskey with Whiskey Library. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Explore a bourbon-forward catalog with craft discoveries and familiar favorites. Search by name or scan a barcode. Optional AI label recognition can help suggest a bottle from a photo; check the result before adding it. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save the bottles you own and want to try. Record personal ratings and tasting notes, and revisit your collection when you need it. Add a private custom bottle when you cannot find it in the catalog. SHARE YOUR IMPRESSIONS Publish reviews and community posts, join conversations, and follow other members. Reporting and blocking tools are available in the app. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light appearance, edit your profile, and track library milestones. Each member receives a member number. An account is required. Online lookup, community and synchronization require an internet connection. AI label-photo sharing is optional. Guided bottle drafts save progress and photos on your device; supported draft data and photos also sync privately when saved online. You can keep a bottle private or submit it for public catalog review. For adults of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Screenshots

CaskDiary4 screens
Whiskey Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Library at none against CaskDiary's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. CaskDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whiskey Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
CaskDiary versus Whiskey Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaskDiaryWhiskey Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlican ErdurmazWhiskey Library LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CaskDiary

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
None

Whiskey Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CaskDiary free?
CaskDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiskey Library free?
Whiskey Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CaskDiary or Whiskey Library have ads?
Neither CaskDiary nor Whiskey Library shows ads.

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