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:
- DrinQ doesn't send data anywhere. Image processing would take longer than acceptable on a phone.
- 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!
- Typing is fast and natural! And we can process text quickly and securely on your phone.
- 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.