Comparison

Sake Today vs SakeScan

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

SakeScan

Effortlessly discover the perfect sake by scanning entire menus. This AI-powered app analyzes your taste preferences and budget to provide instant, personalized recommendations, eliminating guesswork and enhancing your dining experience.

Highlights
  • Full menu scan and AI recommendation
  • Instant label scan with detailed info
  • Extensive sake database (50,000+)
  • AI-powered food pairing suggestions
  • Personalized taste profile refinement
  • Community reviews and tasting notes
  • Brewery discovery and regional insights
Features
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Point your camera at any sake menu. SakeScan reads every bottle and instantly recommends the best one for your taste and budget. Standing at a Japanese restaurant, staring at a sake menu full of unfamiliar names and kanji characters? SakeScan is the world's only app that scans an entire sake menu at once — and tells you exactly which bottle to order. Just aim your camera at the menu. Our AI reads every item on the list, then filters and ranks them based on your personal taste preferences (dry or sweet, light or rich, fruity or earthy) and your price range. No guessing. No awkward questions to the server. Just the perfect pour, every time. THE CORE FEATURE: Full Menu Scan & AI Recommendation This is what makes SakeScan different from every other sake app. While others let you scan one bottle at a time, SakeScan scans the entire menu — printed menus, handwritten chalkboards, and digital tablet menus — and delivers a ranked recommendation list tailored to you in seconds. ALL FEATURES: • FULL MENU SCAN Scan an entire sake menu in one shot. SakeScan identifies every item and ranks them by how well they match your taste profile and budget. The world's only sake menu scanner. • INSTANT LABEL SCAN Point your camera at any single sake label for an immediate deep-dive: rice variety, polishing ratio, SMV, acidity, flavor profile, and tasting notes. • 50,000+ SAKE DATABASE The most comprehensive sake database on the planet. From iconic labels like Dassai and Kubota to rare regional gems you've never heard of — all covered. • PERFECT FOOD PAIRINGS Get AI-powered pairing suggestions for every sake. From sashimi and sushi to grilled meats and aged cheese — find the combination that elevates your meal. • PERSONAL TASTE PROFILE The more you scan, the smarter SakeScan gets. Rate what you drink, and our AI continuously refines your recommendations to match your evolving palate. • COMMUNITY REVIEWS Read honest reviews from 25,000+ sake enthusiasts worldwide. Share your own tasting notes and connect with fellow sake lovers. • BREWERY DISCOVERY Explore sake regions across Japan, learn about traditional brewing methods, and uncover hidden gems from small-batch producers. WHY SAKESCAN: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sake lover, SakeScan gives you the confidence to order well at any restaurant, sake bar, or specialty shop. Scan the menu. Set your taste and budget. Let the AI do the rest. Download SakeScan today — and never order the wrong sake again.

Screenshots

Sake Today3 screens
SakeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sake Today at 5.0 against SakeScan's 3.0. SakeScan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Sake Today sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per year and SakeScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sake Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sake Today ships an update every 6 months, SakeScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sake Today versus SakeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSake TodaySakeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB116 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRhinozine LLCSS Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Sake Today

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

SakeScan

All ratings1 ratings
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
2 purchases

SakeScan

Subscriptions2
  • SakeScan Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SakeScan Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sake Today free?
Sake Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SakeScan free?
SakeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sake Today or SakeScan?
Sake Today is rated higher. Sake Today averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SakeScan averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sake Today or SakeScan have ads?
Neither Sake Today nor SakeScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sake Today or SakeScan?
Sake Today ships an update every 6 months, and SakeScan monthly. Most recently, Sake Today was updated on September 21, 2026 and SakeScan on June 28, 2026.

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