Comparison

Dram Note vs Whiskey Thief Journal

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

Head to head
About

Dram Note

Features
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Your personal whisky tasting journal. Record every dram with detailed notes on nose, palate, and finish. Features: - Log whisky details: type, distillery, region, age, ABV, cask type, peat level - Choose from 9 whisky colors and 8 whisky types - Tag aromas (26 options in 5 categories), palate (12 tags), and finish (12 tags) - Rate each whisky on a 5-star scale - Search and filter by whisky type - View tasting statistics - Export your collection as CSV Built for whisky enthusiasts who want a simple, private way to remember every bottle. No account required. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device.

About

Whiskey Thief Journal

Features
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Your whole whiskey shelf, free. No bottle limits, no account, no ads. Whiskey Thief is the private whiskey journal with an AI palate — your collection never leaves your phone. Log every bottle you own, whether that's ten or a thousand, and keep the notes, ratings, and pours that make each one yours. FREE: YOUR WHOLE SHELF • Unlimited bottles — the whole collection, not a sample of it • Tasting notes and ratings for every bottle • Pour logging • Collection value tracking • A pour picker that chooses tonight's bottle from your own shelf • The Vault: collection stats and badges to earn • A distillery map of where your whiskey comes from • Backups, including to your own iCloud No account to create. No ads. No tracking. WHISKEY THIEF PRO Pro adds an AI palate that learns what you love. Start with a free 7-day trial, then $4.99 a month or $34.99 a year. • Shelf Check: scan a bottle in the store and get a Buy / Try First / Pass verdict grounded in your own ratings • Palate analysis that names the through-lines in your taste • Tasting-note assist • Compare bottles side by side • Cigar pairing • Market value estimate • Identify from photo (first scan free) — it helps read handwritten labels and pull in what it can Built by a collector, for collectors. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage it anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://getwhiskeythief.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://getwhiskeythief.com/terms For adults of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Screenshots

Dram Note1 screens
Whiskey Thief Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dram Note and Whiskey Thief Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Dram Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Whiskey Thief Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dram Note ships an update every 3 days, Whiskey Thief Journal every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dram Note versus Whiskey Thief Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDram NoteWhiskey Thief Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer守俔 尚Glenn Capps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dram Note

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
2 purchases

Whiskey Thief Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Whiskey Thief Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Whiskey Thief Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Dram Note free?
Dram Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiskey Thief Journal free?
Whiskey Thief Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dram Note or Whiskey Thief Journal have ads?
Neither Dram Note nor Whiskey Thief Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dram Note or Whiskey Thief Journal?
Dram Note ships an update every 3 days, and Whiskey Thief Journal every 4 days. Most recently, Dram Note was updated on November 5, 2026 and Whiskey Thief Journal on November 5, 2026.

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