Comparison

Boba Log vs CaskNotes

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

Head to head
About

Boba Log

Features
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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 diaryβ€”no 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.

About

CaskNotes

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Boba Log4 screens
CaskNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Boba Log costs $1.99 and CaskNotes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boba Log ships an update weekly, CaskNotes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
Boba Log versus CaskNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoba LogCaskNotes
Price$1.99$0.99 β€” better
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#72 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.Robert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

Boba Log

No in-app purchases

None

CaskNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boba Log free?
Boba Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaskNotes free?
CaskNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boba Log or CaskNotes have ads?
Neither Boba Log nor CaskNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boba Log or CaskNotes?
Boba Log ships an update weekly, and CaskNotes every 8 days. Most recently, Boba Log was updated on October 1, 2026 and CaskNotes on August 24, 2026.

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