Comparison

Wine Journal vs Instadram

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

Head to head
About

Wine Journal

Features
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A wine journal for every bottle you taste. Log the wine, the vintage, the region and your score in under a minute — then find that bottle again months later, when you are standing in front of a wall of labels and cannot remember which one you loved. Most people track wine in a photo roll full of unreadable labels or a notes app they never reopen. WineLog gives each bottle a real record — producer, vintage, wine type, region, country, price, tasting notes, food pairings and a 1-5 score — plus a cellar that separates what you still have, what you want to buy, and what you have already drunk. Everything is stored on your device, so your journal opens instantly and works with no signal at all. WHAT YOU GET - A searchable tasting journal you can filter by wine type or favorites, so any bottle is two taps away - A cellar view that splits your bottles into In Cellar, Wishlist and Drunk, so you know what to open and what to buy - Charts of your own palate: bottles by type, average score per type, tastings over the last 6 months, and a breakdown by country - A label photo saved with each entry, so you recognise the bottle on the shelf instead of guessing - A Discover section with 8 food pairing guides and 8 classic regions — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, Tuscany, Champagne, Rioja, Mosel, Mendoza — and their key varietals - Somm, a built-in wine advisor that answers questions on pairings, regions, varietals and tasting terms with no internet connection PERFECT FOR - Wine drinkers who keep buying the same forgettable bottle because they never wrote the good one down - Collectors who need to know what is in the rack and what is still on the wishlist - Restaurant and tasting-room regulars who want notes captured at the table, not later - Anyone learning wine who wants pairing and region reference in the same app as their own notes WHY NOT JUST USE A NOTES APP A note is text you have to read back. WineLog is structured: because every entry carries a type, a score, a country and a date, the app can show you that you rate Rioja higher than Napa, that you drink more white in summer, and which vintage you scored a 5. A notes app cannot do that, and it cannot tell you what is left in your cellar. PRIVACY Every tasting, photo and note stays on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics. This is your personal wine diary, not a marketplace. FULL ACCESS Full access unlocks unlimited tastings, ratings, notes and label photos, the complete cellar and wishlist, palate insights and charts, the pairing and region library, and Somm — available as a weekly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a single payment and does not renew. Please enjoy wine responsibly. Intended for users of legal drinking age. Open the app the next time a bottle impresses you and log it before the glass is empty. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Instadram

Easily identify and track your spirits collection using AI. Log pours, create custom collections, and share your tasting journey with friends. Transform bottle photos into unique artwork.

Highlights
  • AI bottle identification
  • Collection tracking (Active, Wishlist, Tried)
  • Custom collection creation
  • Personal tasting journal
  • Social sharing with friends
  • Home screen widgets
  • AI bottle artwork generation
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Scan any bottle and Instadram identifies it in seconds — no typing required. Point your camera at any bourbon, whiskey, scotch, or spirits label. AI reads the label and fills in the name, distillery, proof, tasting notes, and description automatically. TRACK YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION • Active — bottles on your shelf right now • Wishlist — bottles you're hunting for • Tried — bottles you've enjoyed and logged Create custom collections to organize any way you like. LOG EVERY POUR Record what you're drinking. Add personal ratings, tasting notes on aroma, palate, and finish. Over time, your pours become a personal tasting journal. COLLECT WITH FRIENDS Follow other collectors and see what they're pouring. Share your discoveries. The activity feed turns collecting into a social experience. YOUR COLLECTION, EVERYWHERE Widgets show your collection count and recent shelf on your iPhone home screen. iOS Spotlight finds any bottle instantly. AI ART FOR YOUR BOTTLES Transform any bottle photo into stunning Elements-style artwork. A unique way to celebrate your collection. Bourbon. Scotch. Whisky. Tequila. Mezcal. Rum. If it's in a bottle, it belongs in Instadram. SUBSCRIPTION Instadram Pro unlocks unlimited bottles and all AI art styles. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://instadram.me/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://instadram.me/terms

Screenshots

Wine Journal4 screens
Instadram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instadram at none against Wine Journal's 2. Instadram also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. Wine Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Instadram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wine Journal ships an update monthly, Instadram weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wine Journal versus Instadram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWine JournalInstadram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPhuc PhamDrawBuildPlay, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wine Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Instadram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wine Journal free?
Wine Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instadram free?
Instadram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wine Journal or Instadram have ads?
Neither Wine Journal nor Instadram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wine Journal or Instadram?
Wine Journal ships an update monthly, and Instadram weekly. Most recently, Wine Journal was updated on September 20, 2026 and Instadram on September 13, 2026.

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