# Distiller vs OnlyDrams

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnlyDrams at fortnightly against Distiller's every 6 weeks. OnlyDrams also leads on chart position (#32 vs #135) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distiller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OnlyDrams sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Distiller against 4.9 for OnlyDrams. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Distiller's written reviews are positive against 65% of OnlyDrams's.

Distiller ships an update every 6 weeks, OnlyDrams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distiller | OnlyDrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distiller-whiskey-and-spirits/id784925833/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlydrams/id6446233656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#32** |
| Size | 49 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Distiller Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/784925836) | [OnlyDrams, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790077229) |

## What reviewers say

### Distiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distiller-whiskey-and-spirits/id784925833)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of spirits with detailed flavor profiles and community reviews. Track your tasting experiences, discover new favorites, and get insights into market values for bottles. Your go-to resource for all things spirits.

**Highlights:** Thousands of flavor graphs, Millions of community reviews, Nearly 60,000 unique spirits, TruePrice market value data, Search by flavor, Track tasting journey, Follow other spirits fans

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $48.00 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $48.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive database of spirits
- 💡 Helpful flavor profile graphs
- 👍 Useful for tracking personal collection
- 👍 Great community and user reviews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and permissions
- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔍 Missing some spirits, especially niche/regional products

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, especially with Sign in with Apple
- Inconsistent behavior after recent updates
- Search function not working reliably

**Requested features**

- Ability to add missing spirits to the database
- More granular search and filtering options
- Improved social features and community interaction
- Offline functionality and local data storage


### OnlyDrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlydrams/id6446233656)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Manage your spirits collection with this app. Browse bottles, track pricing, get recommendations from your collection, and scan barcodes for instant information before you buy. It aims to be your all-in-one solution for managing your liquor inventory.

**Highlights:** Manage spirits collection, Browse thousands of bottles, Real-time pricing information, Personalized pour picker, Barcode scanner for liquor stores, Community-driven insights

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Support Tier | $0.99 | per month |
| Silver Support Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Support Tier | $4.99 | per month |
| OnlyDrams Elite | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Support Tier | $9.99 | per month |
| Bronze Support Tier | $9.99 | per year |
| Silver Support Tier | $29.99 | per year |
| OnlyDrams Elite | $49.90 | per year |
| Gold Support Tier | $49.99 | per year |
| Platinum Support Tier | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient app for tracking collection
- 👍 Helpful for new and experienced collectors
- 🚀 Frequent updates and improvements
- 👍 Great community and developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
- 🔍 Missing bottles in database
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI changes
- 🔒 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate bottle entries in collection
- Inaccurate bottle counts and rarity information
- Inability to delete bottles from collection
- Login and password reset functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Add personal notes for bottles
- Ability to manually add bottles not in database
- Filter collection by open/unopened bottles
- Show secondary market value for bottles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distiller free?

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

### Is OnlyDrams free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distiller or OnlyDrams?

OnlyDrams is rated higher. Distiller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while OnlyDrams averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Distiller or OnlyDrams have ads?

Both Distiller and OnlyDrams show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distiller or OnlyDrams?

Distiller ships an update every 6 weeks, and OnlyDrams fortnightly. Most recently, Distiller was updated on October 26, 2026 and OnlyDrams on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Distiller or OnlyDrams?

Distiller currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and OnlyDrams at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*