I don’t use a lot of beer apps. Untappd is my go-to 90% of the time. I have test driven a few but they either don’t add much more or are too glitchy. I also don’t trust the wisdom of crowds. (See Yelp as a prime example) But there are times when I am stuck choosing between beers and it would be helpful to see further information.
The BeerPic app though has something going for it, they are using the vast data storehouse of the RateBeer website. That is a major plus. The other plus is that you can add to the app like you can do in Untappd. That is essential when there are so many one off and special beers out there. The downside is that the app wants to be used primarily with a smart phone camera which partially negates the tap only beers out there. You scan a beer bottle or can and let the image recognition software ID the label and presto you get the RateBeer info plus further data like color, flavor, and beers that are similar.
Maybe later I will test the label recognition of BeerPic vs. NextGlass/Untappd and see who gets me better information faster. In the meantime though,I would like to see are bottled on/ canned on information added to these apps or at least a freshness window. Cellaring info and preferred glassware choice would be nice too.
The BeerPic app is currently available for free in the iTunes store; an Android version is in the works.