# The Barrel vs Bourbon Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: The Barrel at 5.0 against Bourbon Tracker's 2.3. Bourbon Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Barrel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bourbon Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Barrel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Barrel | Bourbon Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barrel-bourbon-collector/id6785619868/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbon-tracker/id6787715997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brent Appleby](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785619870) | [Blake Rawson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787715999) |

## What reviewers say

### The Barrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barrel-bourbon-collector/id6785619868)

Catalog your bourbon and whiskey collection with AI-powered scanning. Track bottles, log tasting notes, discover your palate, and connect with other collectors. Stay updated on releases and manage trades.

**Highlights:** AI bottle scanning and identification, Detailed bottle tracking (price, fill level, notes), Guided tasting note logging, Personalized flavor profile discovery, Community sharing and following, Private tasting circles, Bottle trade board, Release calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barrel Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Barrel Club Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Bourbon Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbon-tracker/id6787715997)

Effortlessly track your bourbon collection with AI-powered bottle scanning. Monitor your inventory, stay updated on allocation drops, and explore release calendars. Preserve tasting notes and gain insights into your collection's value.

**Highlights:** AI bottle scanning, Collection tracking, Allocation drop alerts, Release calendar, Tasting notes, Portfolio insights, Community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collector | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Barrel free?

The Barrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bourbon Tracker free?

Bourbon Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Barrel or Bourbon Tracker?

The Barrel is rated higher. The Barrel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bourbon Tracker averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Barrel or Bourbon Tracker have ads?

Neither The Barrel nor Bourbon Tracker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*