# RateWhiskey vs Potion.bar

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RateWhiskey | Potion.bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratewhiskey/id878704204/reviews) | **[4.2 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potionbar-whiskey-scanner/id1516194643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sourcetoad](https://appshunter.io/developer/725978886) | [Ainbr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876709375) |

## What reviewers say

### RateWhiskey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratewhiskey/id878704204)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Potion.bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potionbar-whiskey-scanner/id1516194643)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fantastic idea
- 👍 MSRP section is nice
- 👍 Auto-populated links to reviews are awesome
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly freezes
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App doesn't work after iOS 17 upgrade
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Hunting locations have old reports

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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