Why DrinQ?

Most drinking apps treat you like a problem to fix. Nudging, nagging, or drowning you in numbers that don't feel like yours.

Some never give you enough detail, or are so hard to customize that you spend more time making them work for you than getting valuable insight for your goals and objectives.

DrinQ is different. It lets you log instantly, customize naturally, and reflect intuitively. Built for clarity, not guilt, it gives you the big picture and dives with as much detail as you need.

  • No moralizing. Just clear information.
  • No friction. Log drinks in seconds.
  • No surprises. See the trends, not just the entries.
Why DrinQ?

Design philosophy

DrinQ sits at the intersection of intuition and precision. It’s designed for people who love great data and have goals to match.

  • Minimal, legible UI. See what matters, instantly.
  • Quick, intuitive tools. Log drinks in a flash. Customize as you go.
  • Flexible units. Standard drinks, alcohol units, or your own pours.
  • Privacy-first. Your data always stays on your device. You own it.
Minimal charts and summaries in DrinQ

What DrinQ can do for you

A small app with a deep toolkit.

Natural language logging

Type “two cans of IPA” or “1 oz of Mezcal”, DrinQ parses it into precise quantities no matter your preferred unit.

Custom drink types

Build your own catalogue: beers, cocktails, sake, special bottles. Refine ABVs and volumes so the math is always right.

Budgets

Set weekly or monthly targets. Instantly understand how you are doing today, this week, this month, or anywhere in between.

Alcohol units or Standard drinks

DrinQ is at home with alcohol units, but it can also work in standard drinks, following your definition of standard.

Custom volumes

Liters, ounces, milliliters, and more. Let DrinQ know how you visualize volume best, and it will adapt to your style.

Deep yet simple charts

Scrollable timelines, breakdowns by drink type, and volume/alcohol views — all tuned for quick, at-a-glance understanding.

Privacy & export

Your data only lives on your device. We never collect or have access to your information. Export to CSV for backups or your own analysis whenever you like.

FAQ

How do I enter a drink?

Tap a quick suggestion, or just type it, for example: “1 large glass of red wine”. Either way, DrinQ turns it into structured data behind the scenes.

What if DrinQ doesn't know the drink or presentation?

Define it on the spot, DrinQ will remember it for next time!

Why not track with photos instead?

There are several good reasons for it:

  1. DrinQ doesn't send data anywhere. Image processing would take longer than acceptable on a phone.
  2. Looks can be misleading. Glass sizes may be innacurate, or the type of drink you are having might look like something else. We value precision!
  3. Typing is fast and natural! And we can process text quickly and securely on your phone.
  4. In time, DrinQ should make pretty good guesses about your drinking. Often you won't even need to type.

How does DrinQ suggest those quick-add drinks?

DrinQ tries to guess what you might want to add even before you type. It uses statistical reasoning to refine its knowledge. The more it knows about you, the better it will guess.

Who owns my data?

You do. DrinQ is designed as a privacy-first app: your records live on your device, and you can delete or export them at any time. DrinQ never moves your data away from your phone.

Can I export or back up my data?

Yes. You can export your history to a plain CSV file so you can run your own analysis elsewhere. You can also back up and restore the full database.

Does DrinQ tell me how much I “should” drink?

No. DrinQ isn’t a moral authority — it’s a clear mirror. It helps you see patterns, manage budgets, and make decisions based on your own goals and context.

Alcohol Units? Standard Drinks? What is the difference?

Alcohol units are the best way to track your drinking because they are always the same, everywhere, regardless of alcohol type and presentation. One AU is 10 ml, or 8 grams of pure alcohol.

Standard drinks vary by country and drink type. For example, a standard drink could be 12 oz of beer with 5% alc/vol, or 5 oz of wine with 12% alc/vol in some countries, but different amounts in others. Once configured to a standard, thinking in terms of "drinks" might be more helpful for some folks than thinking in terms of units.

DrinQ was designed to work with Alcohol Units from the ground up, but it also supports Standard Drinks, and will do the math behind the scenes to ensure you get accurate numbers no matter which method you choose.

What platforms will DrinQ support?

DrinQ is currently in alpha on Android. iOS is on the roadmap once the core experience feels just right.

Get in touch

Get in touch & join the alpha

DrinQ is still in active development. If you’d like to try it early and help shape its future, leave your email below.

Please note that, at the moment, DrinQ is only available for Android platforms.