Comparison

RateWhiskey vs Potion.bar

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

Head to head
About

RateWhiskey

Track your whiskey collection, wishlists, and tasting notes. Share reviews with friends, discover what others think of different spirits, and earn badges for your tasting journey. Perfect for enthusiasts of Scotch, Bourbon, and more.

Highlights
  • Track whiskey collection
  • Manage wishlists
  • Log tasting notes
  • Share reviews with friends
  • Discover community ratings
  • Earn badges
Features
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RateWhiskey was built for Whiskey (and Whisky) lovers, by whiskey lovers. We were just sick of bad whiskey apps. Now you can keep track of your whiskey collection, your wishlists, and all the drams you've enjoyed! Share your reviews with friends, see what others have said about other whiskeys, and earn badges as you go. Socially connected, and constantly updated, RateWhiskey is the best whiskey rating app out there! Yes, yes we know, some people say Whisky, we argue about that all the time. But our American side won out, because someone had to. If you're looking to rate Scotch, Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Japanese Whisky, or pretty much any other golden delight, you've found the right app!

About

Potion.bar

Scan whiskey bottles to instantly access tasting notes, community reviews, and price comparisons. Discover new spirits and find local availability to make informed purchasing decisions.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify whiskey bottles
  • Explore tasting notes and flavor profiles
  • Read community reviews and ratings
  • Compare prices from online and local retailers
  • Find bottles at nearby shops and bars
  • Receive curated whiskey recommendations
Features
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Discover whiskey with Potion.bar. Scan any bottle with your camera to identify it fast—then explore tasting notes, reviews, ratings, and price comparisons so you can choose your next pour with confidence. What you can do: - Scan & identify bottles: Recognize bottles from the label and pull up key details in seconds. - Explore tasting notes: Learn flavor profiles, style, and distillery background. - Read reviews & ratings: See what the community thinks before you buy. - Compare prices: Check online and local retailer listings (where available) to spot good deals. - Find bottles near you: Discover whiskeys at shops, bars, and distilleries in your area. - Curated recommendations: Browse picks for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re identifying a mystery bottle, deciding between two bourbons, or hunting for a better price, Potion.bar helps you explore more and guess less. Note: Product information, pricing, and availability can vary by region and retailer. Potion.bar Premium (optional subscription) Premium unlocks deal alerts for bottles you track, every store location and price behind a listing, full price history with low, median and high, Fair Price and expert-score detail, and advanced value filters. - Premium Monthly: $7.99 per month - Premium Yearly: $79.99 per year Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://potion.bar/privacy Terms of Use: https://potion.bar/terms

Screenshots

RateWhiskey4 screens
Potion.bar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Potion.bar at 4.2 against RateWhiskey's 2.3. Potion.bar also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 3). RateWhiskey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Potion.bar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RateWhiskey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Potion.bar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion.bar has 380 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RateWhiskey's written reviews are positive against 29% of Potion.bar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RateWhiskey ships an update every 2 months, Potion.bar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RateWhiskey versus Potion.bar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRateWhiskeyPotion.bar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.2 (380 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews29.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSourcetoadAinbr, Inc.

Customer experience

RateWhiskey

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Potion.bar

All ratings380 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

Bugs and requests

RateWhiskey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Potion.bar

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes and requires closing
  • App goes in circles after iOS 17 upgrade
  • App hangs or crashes, difficult to navigate back
  • Hunting locations show reports over a year old
  • Nothing listed for Alabama
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  • Search only populates results for Austin and Dallas, Texas
  • Hunting spots just spin with no results
  • Searches yield no results
  • App crashes every time a bottle is selected
  • Search function for bottles never worked

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix app after iOS 17 upgrade
  • Improve stability and prevent crashes
  • Update hunting location data with recent reports
  • Provide incentives for user contributions
  • Expand coverage to include more states/areas (e.g., Houston, Alabama)
Show 4 more
  • Work with distributors for delivery information
  • Market the app to stores to encourage stock tracking
  • Improve search functionality for common items
  • Allow searching by local area

In-app purchases

None

RateWhiskey

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Potion.bar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is RateWhiskey free?
RateWhiskey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Potion.bar free?
Potion.bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RateWhiskey or Potion.bar?
Potion.bar is rated higher. RateWhiskey averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Potion.bar averages 4.2 from 380 ratings.
Do RateWhiskey or Potion.bar have ads?
Neither RateWhiskey nor Potion.bar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RateWhiskey or Potion.bar?
RateWhiskey ships an update every 2 months, and Potion.bar every 3 weeks. Most recently, RateWhiskey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Potion.bar on November 7, 2026.

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