Boba Log vs CaskNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Boba Log
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Track every bubble tea, coffee, or boba run in seconds. Pick a brand, size, sugar and ice level, add the price, and build a clear drink diaryβno account required. Trying to cut sugar or watch your budget? See daily calories, sugar intake, and spending at a glance. Browse localized drink catalogs, save favorites, and log again with one tap. β’ Today dashboard: cups, cost, calories, sugar β’ Drink library with search and custom brands β’ 7-day / 30-day charts and top drinks β’ Favorites cabinet for quick re-order logging β’ Daily goals for calories, sugar, and budget β’ Offline-first: your data stays on your device Perfect for boba lovers, coffee regulars, and anyone who wants a simple, private drink habit tracker.
CaskNotes
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CaskNotes is a private whisky and spirits tasting journal for adult enthusiasts who want a serious cellar notebook on iPhone and iPad. Record bottles, tasting notes, aroma and palate details, finish, cask type, ABV, region, age statement, favorite bottles, wishlist ideas, pairings, blind rounds, comparative flights, and exportable notes. CaskNotes keeps the workflow local and organized so each pour becomes useful reference material later. NEW IN 2.1: FLIGHT PLANNER The new Flight Planner builds side-by-side tasting lineups from the bottles in your own cellar. Choose a theme such as Region Contrast, Cask Contrast, Peat Ladder, Proof Ladder, Open Bottle Rescue, or Gentle Intro. CaskNotes recommends a pour order, scores readiness, highlights planning gaps, and gives a short prep checklist for the session. PRO TOOLS - Cellar notebook with bottle details, remaining level, favorites, and bottle notes - Guided tasting form for nose, palate, finish, color, glassware, water, and rating - Twelve-axis flavor wheel and personal palate profile - Flight Planner with readiness score and theme-specific checks - Blind tasting practice with score breakdowns - Comparative flights for side-by-side review - Pairing notes for food, cigar, and music sessions - Cabinet dashboard for open bottles, region spread, strength bands, and cellar health - Dilution calculator for cask-strength tasting adjustments - Maturation and cask reference tools - Vocabulary bank for precise tasting descriptors - CSV export and PDF tasting cards through standard iOS share controls CaskNotes stores app data on device with SwiftData. The app does not require credentials or network access for the core workflow. Camera and Photos permissions are optional and only used when the user chooses to attach bottle or tasting photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Boba Log at #72 against CaskNotes's unranked. Boba Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). CaskNotes's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Boba Log costs $1.99 and CaskNotes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Boba Log ships an update weekly, CaskNotes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boba Log | CaskNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 β better |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | #72 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
Boba Log
No in-app purchases
CaskNotes
No in-app purchases





