Comparison

Whiskey Thief Journal vs Whiskey Library

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

Whiskey Library

Explore a vast whiskey catalog, build your personal collection with tasting notes, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Discover new bottles, track your favorites, and engage in discussions.

Highlights
  • Discover whiskey bottles
  • Build and manage personal collection
  • Record tasting notes and ratings
  • Share reviews and community posts
  • AI label recognition for bottle suggestions
  • Dark/light appearance options
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Discover whiskey with Whiskey Library. FIND YOUR NEXT BOTTLE Explore a bourbon-forward catalog with craft discoveries and familiar favorites. Search by name or scan a barcode. Optional AI label recognition can help suggest a bottle from a photo; check the result before adding it. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save the bottles you own and want to try. Record personal ratings and tasting notes, and revisit your collection when you need it. Add a private custom bottle when you cannot find it in the catalog. SHARE YOUR IMPRESSIONS Publish reviews and community posts, join conversations, and follow other members. Reporting and blocking tools are available in the app. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light appearance, edit your profile, and track library milestones. Each member receives a member number. An account is required. Online lookup, community and synchronization require an internet connection. AI label-photo sharing is optional. Guided bottle drafts save progress and photos on your device; supported draft data and photos also sync privately when saved online. You can keep a bottle private or submit it for public catalog review. For adults of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Screenshots

Whiskey Thief Journal4 screens
Whiskey Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whiskey Library at none against Whiskey Thief Journal's 2. Whiskey Thief Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Whiskey Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Whiskey Thief Journal versus Whiskey Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskey Thief JournalWhiskey Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGlenn CappsWhiskey Library 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
None

Whiskey Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whiskey Thief Journal free?
Whiskey Thief Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiskey Library free?
Whiskey Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whiskey Thief Journal or Whiskey Library have ads?
Neither Whiskey Thief Journal nor Whiskey Library shows ads.

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