Comparison

Sake Today vs Sake Discovery

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

Head to head
About

Sake Today

Explore the world of sake with this digital magazine. Get in-depth articles on sake culture, delivered directly to your iPhone and iPad. Subscribe to enjoy the full content on both devices.

Highlights
  • English magazine on sake culture
  • Digital version for iPhone and iPad
  • Subscription for access on both devices
  • Articles on sake culture
  • Manage subscriptions via Account Settings
Features
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Sake Today is the first English magazine on sake culture. The digital version of Sake Today is available for the iPhone and iPad. Subscribe and get the magazine on both devices. Here are details on our digital subscription offers: Annual subscription: $14.99 (4 issues) Single issues: $4.99/issue - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
 - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
 - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
 - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy policy: https://www.saketoday.com/privacypolicy.htm EULA: https://www.saketoday.com/eula

About

Sake Discovery

Explore the world of sake with this app. Scan bottles or menus to identify sakes, discover over 25,000 varieties, and track your tasting experiences. Connect with a community of enthusiasts, share recommendations, and find local sake events.

Highlights
  • Scan sake bottles and menus
  • Extensive sake library (25,000+)
  • Track tasting notes and reviews
  • Connect with sake enthusiasts
  • Build a sake wishlist
  • Find sake events worldwide
Features
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Unlock the World of Sake with OneSip! OneSip is your personal guide to exploring, appreciating, and sharing the art of sake. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, OneSip helps you discover new sakes, chronicle your tasting journey, and connect with a vibrant community of enthusiasts from around the world. Why Choose OneSip? Scan to Discover - Point your camera at a sake bottle or restaurant menu and instantly identify what you're drinking. Discover an Expansive Sake Library - Explore over 25,000 sakes, from classic Japanese brews to international favorites. Track Your Sake Journey - Check in, write reviews, add flavor tags, and capture your experiences with photos. Join the Sake Community - Follow fellow enthusiasts, comment on check-ins, and see who liked your reviews. Share recommendations and grow your sake network. Build Your Sake Wishlist - Save and bookmark the sakes you can't wait to try. Find Sake Events - Stay in the loop with sake events and festivals worldwide. Support Local Breweries - Every review and photo you share shines a light on local breweries, helping them gain global recognition. Download OneSip today and embark on your sake journey! Web app https://onesipsake.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/OnesipSake Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onesipsake/

Screenshots

Sake Today3 screens
Sake Discovery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sake Discovery at 100% against Sake Today's 25%. Sake Discovery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Sake Today's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). 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. Sake Today sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per year. Sake Discovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sake Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Sake Today's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sake Discovery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sake Today ships an update every 6 months, Sake Discovery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sake Today versus Sake Discovery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSake TodaySake Discovery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRhinozine LLCOneSip LLC

Customer experience

Sake Today

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Sake Discovery

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sake Today

Subscriptions1
  • Sake Today - One Year Subscription$15.991 Year
One-time10
  • Sake Today Vol. 1$4.99
  • Sake Today Vol. 1 Issue 2$4.99
  • Sake Today Vol. 1 Issue 3$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Sake Today Issue 4$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 5$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 6$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 8$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 9$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 10$4.99
  • Sake Today Issue 38$4.99
None

Sake Discovery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sake Today free?
Sake Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sake Discovery free?
Sake Discovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sake Today or Sake Discovery?
Sake Today is rated higher. Sake Today averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sake Discovery averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Sake Today or Sake Discovery have ads?
Neither Sake Today nor Sake Discovery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sake Today or Sake Discovery?
Sake Today ships an update every 6 months, and Sake Discovery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sake Today was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sake Discovery on October 24, 2026.

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