Comparison

Whiskey Scanner vs WhiskyVault

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

Head to head
About

Whiskey Scanner

Features
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What's in that bottle, and what's it worth? Uncasked identifies a whiskey from a photo of its label and keeps your whole collection on one shelf: every bottle standing in place, rated, logged and valued. THE SHELF Every bottle you save stands on your shelf as a cutout made from your own photo. Switch between Shelf, Grid and List, long-press to rearrange, and see the estimated value range of the whole shelf at the top. Share your shelf as a poster. IDENTIFY FROM THE LABEL Photograph a label and get the distillery, expression, type, region, age statement, proof, mash bill or grain, cask and tasting notes, plus an estimated retail and secondary market range. When two bottles look alike, Uncasked tells you what to check on the label. Or search by bottle or distillery and add it in a tap. RATE IT, LOG EVERY POUR Score each bottle from 1 to 100: Pass, Sipper, Shelf staple or Grail. Log pours neat, on the rocks, with water or in a cocktail, and tap the flavor wheel for what you taste. Each month your Palate Profile sums up what you lean toward. VALUE OVER TIME Follow your shelf's estimated range over time, with a trend line for every bottle. Values are always ranges, and they refresh as they age. THE BAR Join with a handle when you want to share pours and follow other collectors. It's opt-in, and your shelf and journal work the same without it. ASK THE GUIDE Chat about styles, regions, mash bills and what to try next. The Guide knows your palate and your shelf. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Uncasked requires a subscription or purchase to use premium features, plans detailed below: PREMIUM PLANS ($2.99/week, $7.99/month, $39.99/year, $24.99/year discount): • More bottle identifications • Value estimates for every bottle, refreshed as they age • A bigger shelf • More Guide chat The $2.99/week and $39.99/year plans start with a 3-day free trial. By downloading this app, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy: Terms: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy: format.partners/whiskeyiq-privacy-policy Support: format.partners/support Contact: hello@format.partners Uncasked is a collection and reference tool for adults of legal drinking age. Identification depends on label quality and photo clarity, so confirm details against the bottle. Values are estimates only: verify before buying, selling or insuring. Please drink responsibly. If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol, call 1-800-662-HELP (SAMHSA national helpline). Uncasked is for users 21+ in the US or of legal drinking age in your country.

About

WhiskyVault

Features
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WhiskyVault is the premium app for whisky lovers and collectors. Built for passion, designed to last. YOUR CELLAR, FINALLY ORGANIZED Catalog every bottle — distillery, bottler, age, ABV, region, purchase price. Track status (sealed, opened, finished), filter by origin or age, instantly find what you're looking for. A TRUE TASTING NOTEBOOK Log every tasting like a pro: nose, palate, finish, score out of 100. Date the occasion (at home, at a fair, in a masterclass). Browse your chronological history at a glance. YOUR COLLECTION, VALUED Track your cellar's estimated value in real time. Compare purchase prices vs. current estimates, automatically compute your gains. Built for serious collectors. MEANINGFUL STATISTICS Breakdown by region, average score, tasting cadence, top distilleries. Understand your palate, your preferences, your habits — beautifully visualized. DESIGNED FOR THE PREMIUM Modern dark-mode design, refined typography, fluid animations. No ads. No tracking. Just your passion, respected. WHISKYVAULT PRO (one-time $9.99) • Unlimited bottles and tastings • Multiple photos per bottle • iCloud sync across all your devices • PDF export of your cellar • Valuation and gains tracking • Advanced statistics • All future updates included One-time purchase. No subscription. No surprises. FREE VERSION Start with no strings attached — up to 10 bottles and 10 tastings. PRIVACY Your data stays yours. Stored locally on your device and your iCloud (Pro). No third-party servers, no tracking. Regions covered: Speyside, Islay, Highlands, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Islands, Bourbon, Rye, Japan, Ireland, France and more. Multilingual: French, English, German. Multi-currency: EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, CAD, AUD, JPY. A cellar worthy of your passion.

Screenshots

Whiskey Scanner4 screens
WhiskyVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Whiskey Scanner at every 2 weeks against WhiskyVault's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Whiskey Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and WhiskyVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whiskey Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, WhiskyVault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Whiskey Scanner versus WhiskyVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey ScannerWhiskyVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFormat Partners LLCMaxime SALTET

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Whiskey Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Uncasked Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Uncasked Premium - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Uncasked Premium - Discount$24.991 Year
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  • Uncasked Premium - Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

WhiskyVault

One-time1
  • WhiskyVault Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Whiskey Scanner free?
Whiskey Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhiskyVault free?
WhiskyVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whiskey Scanner or WhiskyVault have ads?
Neither Whiskey Scanner nor WhiskyVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whiskey Scanner or WhiskyVault?
Whiskey Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and WhiskyVault every 2 months. Most recently, Whiskey Scanner was updated on October 28, 2026 and WhiskyVault on October 25, 2026.

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