# Hello Vino: Wine Assistant — Wine Picks, Ratings & Scanner

> AI-powered wine recommendations, food pairings, label scanner, and community ratings. (iPhone/iPad app by Hello Vino.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-vino-wine-assistant/id318447346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hello Vino](https://appshunter.io/developer/318447349)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,703 App Store ratings · 309 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-vino-wine-assistant/id318447346/reviews.md

## What is Hello Vino?

Hello Vino is your virtual wine assistant. Buying wine is fun and easy with Hello Vino's recommendations for food and wine pairings, special occasions and personalized wine picks based on your taste preferences.

-- HOW IT WORKS --

Similar to getting help from a wine expert, simply tap through Hello Vino's question-and-answer interface to find the perfect bottle for thousands of meals, special occasions, and flavor profiles.

The Hello Vino app uses artificial intelligence to learn about your wine preferences. As you tap through the choices, scan wine labels and rate your favorites, the app will make new wine recommendations based on your activity and settings.

Wine should be fun, not overwhelming or intimidating. Hello Vino has a strict NO SNOBS ALLOWED policy.

-- APP FEATURES --

RECOMMENDATIONS - Choose your wine buying occasion (dinner, party gift, etc.) or provide your taste preferences (example: red wine, fruity, cherry flavors), and Hello Vino will recommend the perfect bottle.

WINE FOR YOU - Wine is personal, and so is Hello Vino. Get personalized wine picks by setting your price range and specific taste preferences.

FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - Tap into Hello Vino's incredible database of food and wine pairings. Simply choose your dish, then the app will tell you the best wine for the meal.

WINE LABEL SCANNER - Scan wines, save personal notes and ratings to remember all of your favorites.

COMMUNITY WINE RATINGS - Consumer ratings on wines contributed by our community of more than 2 million Hello Vino app users.

WINE GUIDE - An incredible dictionary of wine varieties with audio pronunciations, flavor profile descriptions and food pairings (with recipes powered by BigOven).

WINE GIFT IDEAS - Need wine recommendations for a special occasion (date night, holidays, dinner with the boss)? We've got you covered.

-- SUPPORT --

Please send feedback and support issues to help@hellovino.com for a quick response.

## Key features

- Personalized wine recommendations
- Food and wine pairing guide
- Wine label scanner
- Community wine ratings
- Wine varieties dictionary
- Gift idea recommendations

## What do users think of Hello Vino?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great wine app
- 👍 Helpful recommendations and pairing features
- 👍 Ability to log own wines
- 👍 Useful for wine novices and experts
- 👍 Informative and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for finding and remembering favorite wines

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes when using camera feature
- 🔒 Limited database of wines
- 💰 Paid features like unlimited scans
- 🔒 Limited functionality without internet access
- 🔒 Not user-friendly for non-US users
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, bugs, and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera feature crashes the app
- Purchased scans not working as expected
- Wine data disappearing from user's list
- Inability to create an account

**Most requested features**

- Ability to edit wine entries
- Improved wine database coverage
- Syncing and sharing wine lists between devices
- More advanced wine cellar management features
- Support for more countries and regions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 309)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-vino-wine-assistant/id318447346/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dependable and Awesome!

*2026-08-09, version 5.0.11*

Anytime I need a wine pairing suggestion…HelloVino has been there for me!  Try it, I have used it for years.

### 1/5 — Can’t get past initial setup

*2025-11-13, version 5.0.11*

iOS 26 issue maybe? I get to localization page and select state and then nothing works beyond that

### 5/5 — Great wine app

*2025-10-20, version 5.0.11*

I really like the recommendations and the pairing features. I also enjoying being able to log my own wines!

### 3/5 — I love this app but…

*2025-04-05, version 5.0.11*

Good interface and options but have found in the last year or so the app quits as soon as I hit the camera button to capture a new favourite. 
Using:
iPhone 15pro
iOS 18.3.2
Camera enabled for app. 

Looking for a new option to replace this app until this bug is fixed

### 2/5 — Limited Use

*2025-01-01, version 5.0.11*

Difficult to use scanning mechanism.  Also did not allow me to purchase unlimited scans.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-07-06, version 5.0.11*

I’ve had this app probably since its release, or early in after being released, and it has not failed me through all of these years. It has helped me keep tabs of my favorite wine and find wine when I wasn’t sure what I wanted. Everyone should have this app and share it with their friends! ;-)

### 5/5 — Rico

*2023-09-01, version 5.0.11*

Rico

### 1/5 — Too convoluted just a sales tactic

*2023-04-23, version 5.0.11*

This app was unhelpful. Deleted it after entering first wine.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-01-25, version 5.0.11*

What an app!!! I needed this, Congratsss!!!👏🏻

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2022-05-06, version 5.0.11*

It doesn’t work, i cant create an account and it wont tell me any wine. Not recommended 👎

## Frequently asked questions about Hello Vino

### What does Hello Vino do?

Hello Vino acts as your virtual wine assistant, providing personalized wine recommendations for food pairings, special occasions, and based on your taste preferences. It simplifies the process of buying wine by offering guidance through a question-and-answer interface and learning your preferences over time.

### How does Hello Vino recommend wines?

The app uses artificial intelligence to learn your wine preferences. You can tap through a Q&A interface, specify your taste preferences (e.g., red wine, fruity), set a price range, or choose an occasion. It also learns from your scanned labels and ratings to offer tailored suggestions.

### Is Hello Vino free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may unlock additional content or functionalities beyond the core free offerings.

### What kind of information is available in the Wine Guide?

The Wine Guide is an extensive dictionary of wine varieties. It includes audio pronunciations for each wine, detailed descriptions of their flavor profiles, and suggested food pairings. Some recipes are also integrated, powered by BigOven.

### Can I save wines I like?

Yes, the app features a Wine Label Scanner that allows you to scan wines you encounter. You can then save these wines, add personal notes, and record your ratings, helping you remember your favorites for future reference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.11 — 2017-09-15

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant Question-and-Answer interface to help you buy wine, with ALL NEW personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your specific taste preferences.

Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay).

We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away.

** This 5.0.11 release includes a few tweaks for the big iOS 11 update. **

### 5.0.1 — 2017-08-17

This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant interface to help you buy wine, and is now a gazillion times smarter with personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your taste preferences.

Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay).

We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away.

### 5.0 — 2017-07-17

This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant interface to help you buy wine, and is now a gazillion times smarter with personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your taste preferences.

Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay).

We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away.

### 4.9.9 — 2016-04-25

ALL NEW recommendations with wine and food pairing inspiration for Spring dinners, parties & holidays.

And, some important under-the-hood tweaks and bug fixes as we prepare for our huge 5.0 update. As always, please send feedback and questions to: hello@hellovino.com

### 4.9.8 — 2015-10-02

-- New in Vintage 4.9.8 --

Important under-the-hood updates with optimization for speed and reliability.

-- New in Vintage 4.9.7 --

WINES FOR FALL - We're already seeing the "pumpkin spice takeover" for the Fall season and its delicious dishes. Of course, we have ALL NEW WINE RECOMMENDATIONS to enjoy with your seasonal favorites, comfort foods, and even some fun pairings for football fare - including PIZZA!

As always, please email hello@hellovino.com with any support issues, questions or feedback. Cheers!

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