Comparison

Whiskey Thief 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

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.

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
Features
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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

Whiskey Thief Journal4 screens
Instadram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Whiskey Thief Journal at 15.0 against Instadram's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Whiskey Thief Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Instadram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whiskey Thief Journal ships an update every 4 days, Instadram every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Whiskey Thief Journal versus Instadram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey Thief JournalInstadram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGlenn CappsDrawBuildPlay, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Whiskey Thief Journal

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

Instadram

Subscriptions2
  • Instadram Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Instadram Pro (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Whiskey Thief Journal free?
Whiskey Thief Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instadram free?
Instadram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whiskey Thief Journal or Instadram have ads?
Neither Whiskey Thief Journal nor Instadram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whiskey Thief Journal or Instadram?
Whiskey Thief Journal ships an update every 4 days, and Instadram every 5 days. Most recently, Whiskey Thief Journal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Instadram on November 5, 2026.

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