# Potion.bar: Whiskey Scanner

> Scan Bottles. Prices & Reviews

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1516194643](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1516194643)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1516194643`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ainbr, Inc.
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (380 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2020-06-15
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/potion-bar-whiskey-scanner/id1516194643)
- **Website:** [https://potion.bar/](https://potion.bar/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://potion.bar/privacy](https://potion.bar/privacy)

## Description

Potion.bar helps you identify whiskeys by scanning the label with your camera and pulling up essential details in seconds.

- 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.

## Rankings

- #84,616 — Overall

## Review summary

The reviews show a promising concept with a usable price/MSRP feature, but the app is hampered by frequent stability issues, unreliable hunting data and slow/loading, and patchy geographic coverage. Positive notes include MSRP visibility and the idea of a stock-location tool with potential if data sharing improves. Overall, potential exists if developers fix compatibility with iOS 17, stabilize the app, expand coverage, and keep data current.

### Pros

- The app concept is appealing and has clear potential to add value.
- MSRP/price information is useful, helping users assess bottle value.
- The idea of a stock/hunting data feature has potential to improve with broader data sharing.

### Cons

- Frequent instability: crashes, freezes, and endless loading/spinning.
- Hunting data and search results are unreliable: pages spin, no results, or outdated reports.
- Geographic coverage is limited: Alabama data is missing and features appear Texas-heavy.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1516194643)