# True Wine — The easiest way to learn wine

> Interactive wine education app with gamified lessons and a global wine map. (iPhone/iPad app by True Wine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wine/id1481005735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [True Wine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023098763)
- Category: Food & Drink, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 553 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 207 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wine/id1481005735/reviews.md

## What is True Wine?

UNCORK YOUR WINE GENIUS

From Confused to Connoisseur in Minutes a Day!

Stumped by wine lists? Intimidated by fancy labels? Not anymore! True Wine transforms wine confusion into confidence through fun, bite-sized lessons trusted by wine lovers and professionals in 50+ countries worldwide.

WHAT MAKES TRUE WINE ADDICTIVELY GOOD

Wine Wisdom, Gamified – Master wine knowledge through quick, entertaining challenges that fit into your busy life

The Ultimate Wine GPS – Explore 2,000+ wine regions on the world's largest interactive wine map (Yes, 2,000+!)

Your Personalized Wine Coach – Focus on what excites you, whether it's unlocking the secrets of Burgundy or finding that perfect-but-not-expensive bottle

Wine-Speak Without the Snobbery – Learn to decode labels, pair like a pro, and talk about wine with authentic confidence

Sommelier Secrets Revealed – Discover what the professionals know about grape varieties, regional styles, and the mystical concept of "terroir"

REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS

"Before True Wine, I panicked at restaurant wine lists. Now I confidently order wines that impress everyone at the table!" – Sarah T.

"I aced my exam thanks to True Wine. It's like having a world-class wine educator in your pocket." – Marcus J.

LEVEL UP WITH PREMIUM

Try 3 days FREE and unlock:
Uninterrupted wine adventures (goodbye, ads!)
Unlimited challenge retries for mastery
Exclusive premium courses that guide you through the world's most prestigious wine regions

FROM WINE CURIOUS TO WINE CONFIDENT
True Wine is your secret weapon whether you're:

Tired of choosing wines by their pretty labels
Preparing for WSET or CMS certification
Looking to impress on your next dinner date
Simply wanting to enjoy wine more deeply

True Wine proudly supports free wine education worldwide

Wine questions? Wine suggestions? We're all ears!
Email our founder directly: kyle@truewine.io
Instagram: @true.wine

## Key features

- Gamified wine lessons
- Interactive global wine map
- Personalized learning paths
- Label decoding and pairing tips
- Sommelier secrets revealed
- Exclusive premium courses

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| True Wine Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| True Wine Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## What do users think of True Wine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎓 Excellent educational content and learning structure
- 🗺️ Interactive region maps feature highly praised
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design
- 🎮 Gamified learning approach (Duolingo-style)
- 📚 Comprehensive wine knowledge for beginners and professionals
- 🎯 Well-organized curriculum building foundational knowledge
- ⭐ Great for WSET exam preparation
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use on mobile
- 💬 Responsive customer support team
- 🌍 Visual learning with beautiful landscapes and images

**Cons**

- 🐛 Multiple bugs and glitches reported
- 📝 Free content quality issues with errors and generalizations
- 💰 Pricing model concerns (monthly subscription vs. one-time fee)
- 🚫 Mandatory timed quizzes blocking progression
- ⏱️ Slow content reveal and excessive button clicking
- ❌ Inaccessible for users with learning disabilities
- 📱 Login and password reset issues
- 🔕 No free trial despite claims
- 💳 Unexpected charges without proper trial period
- ❓ Quiz questions contradicting official exam materials

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Region badges in profile certifications not registering
- Login loop (asks to log in then says already logged in)
- Password reset functionality broken
- Glitch in Sweetness lesson match section
- Timed tests reappearing in premium sections despite subscription
- Course content bugs requiring developer fixes

**Most requested features**

- Expanded regional coverage (USA: Napa, Sonoma, Willamette, Walla Walla, Finger Lakes; Spain, Argentina, Chile, California, Central/Southern Italy, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal)
- Monthly subscription option in addition to annual
- Vocabulary review and terminology reference section
- Improved region map functionality
- More content for WSET Level 2 and 3 that aligns with official curriculum
- Ability to advance without mandatory timed quizzes
- Content submission and review process for wine producers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wine/id1481005735/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just a scam

*2025-06-28, version 1.14.0*

The only free content is worse that browsing Wikipedia to learn about wine. Free content contains errors, over generalizations and incessant pop ups. Due to the horrendous quality of the free content, who would ever pay for premium content?

### 3/5 — Informative but room to grow

*2025-05-11, version 1.14.0*

Awesome app for learning the impact of wine making, regions, and style!  Considering the membership price, there is definitely room to grow on some key regions (eg USA with Napa, Sonoma, Willamette, Walla Walla, Finger Lakes), central and southern Italy (Chianti), Germany, New Zealand, Portugal!  Can’t wait for more lessons to be added

One bug - in profile under certifications; none of the “region” badges register so it’s impossible to move beyond “Level 1”

### 5/5 — Great for beginners & seasoned professionals!

*2025-02-24, version 1.13.0*

I’ve been using and loving this app for a while now, so I figured it was time to leave a review!

Wine has always been my go-to drink, but I used to stick to familiar brands and regions since I didn’t know much beyond that. True Wine has increased my knowledge and also (unexpected) boosted my confidence! Thanks to the app’s easy-to-follow lessons, I can now describe the wine profiles I enjoy and chat with the waiter to find a wine I would like! 

I’ve even started showing True Wine to wine professionals I meet, and they love the concept. 

My favorite feature is the region map for all the wines. I’m a visual learner and it’s fun to show the table where the wine comes from & fun facts about the region.

### 5/5 — Hands down the best wine learning app

*2024-11-05, version 1.9.8*

Having tried a few different apps to help study for my WSET exam, this is without a doubt the best one. The quality and depth of the content, along with the UI are great! Really love the interactive regions map - such an awesome feature! 
Had a small bug with one of the courses, got in touch with the team and they pushed a fix within a day. 
I think it’s well worth the money upgrading to premium, I do think more people would be encouraged if there was a monthly option.

Overall well deserving of 5* and if anyone is interested in learning about wine in a casual way, or more seriously for something like WSET then this is the app!

### 1/5 — Quiz is not great for people who want to have fun

*2024-10-10, version 1.9.6*

I think this app is great, but you can’t advance without passing a 2 minute quiz. I have a learning disability and this is really hard for me. So while I love the first module, I can’t get to any of the others. What a shame and really disappointed

### 1/5 — Charged for one year subscription. No free trial.

*2024-03-27, version 1.9.4*

It says there is a free trial, however, I was charged for a one year subscription. I immediately emailed to explain the situation and ask for a refund so I could try the app. I have received no response after waiting 4 weeks. I have tried the app now and the information for WSET level 2 and 3 is beyond the scope of those classes. It is nice having the chance to learn more, but it is not helpful having flashcards irrelevant to the exam in that pile.

### 3/5 — Good

*2023-11-19, version 1.9.3*

Great info and presentation of material. Unfortunately, it’s buggy, it asks to log in and then says I am already logged in. Unable to reset password.

### 2/5 — Too slow…

*2023-09-20, version 1.9.2*

Too little information takes too long to reveal itself…
The excess button clicking, similar to the language apps, is quite annoying. 
The timed tests are a nuisance. They disappeared when I sub’d, but resurfaced in the champagne section despite the sub. I ended up just buying the Wine Bible on kindle.  Reading a thousand page book must be faster than clicking buttons and retaking timed-out tests (maybe I am slow!). It certainly contains more info.

### 3/5 — Questionable questions

*2023-06-20, version 1.8.10*

Training foe WSET level 2 and some of these questions are contrary to what’s in the book.

### 5/5 — Noice

*2022-12-08, version 1.8.10*

Me encanta!!!

## Frequently asked questions about True Wine

### What does True Wine do?

True Wine is an application designed to make learning about wine accessible and enjoyable. It offers bite-sized, gamified lessons to help users understand wine, from identifying grape varieties to pairing food with wine. The app aims to transform confusion into confidence for wine enthusiasts of all levels.

### What are the key features of True Wine?

Key features include gamified lessons for mastering wine knowledge, an interactive global wine map with over 2,000 wine regions, personalized learning paths tailored to user interests, and insights into wine-speak without the snobbery. It also reveals sommelier secrets about grape varieties and regional styles.

### How much does True Wine cost?

The app offers a free version that provides access to wine education. For an enhanced experience, users can upgrade to Premium, which includes an ad-free experience, unlimited challenge retries, and exclusive premium courses. A 3-day free trial is available for the Premium version.

### Who is True Wine for?

This app is for anyone interested in learning about wine, whether they are tired of choosing wines by their labels, preparing for wine certifications like WSET or CMS, looking to impress on a date, or simply want to enjoy wine more deeply. It caters to those who are wine-curious and want to become wine-confident.

### What are the benefits of using True Wine?

Users can gain confidence in navigating wine lists and making informed wine choices. The app helps decode labels, improve food and wine pairings, and understand wine terminology. It provides a structured yet fun way to learn about wine, making it more approachable and enjoyable.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14.0 — 2025-03-03

• NEW COURSE: Master the wines of Gattinara! Discover this hidden gem of Italian wine with our comprehensive guide to the region's terroir, grapes, and top producers.
Refined user interface for a more elegant browsing experience
• Performance improvements for smoother navigation throughout the app
• Bug fixes to ensure your wine journey is uninterrupted

Download now to explore the fascinating region of Gattinara and enjoy the improved experience!

### 1.13.0 — 2025-02-10

This update includes a new course about Sancerre and improvements to the worldwide wine region map.

### 1.12.0 — 2025-01-20

This update includes a new course about Piedmont and improvements to the worldwide wine region map. You can also now see yourself on the map to explore regions around you.

### 1.11.0 — 2024-12-31

This update makes it easier to get started with a smoother onboarding experience and also squashes some bugs. More Italian wine courses are on the way, so stay tuned!

### 1.10.0 — 2024-11-25

This update includes a brand-new course about the history, unique flavors, and terroir of Sicily’s volcanic wine region Etna. Perfect for wine lovers looking to expand their palate and knowledge! 

Updates & Fixes:

Improved app performance for a smoother experience.
Squashed some bugs to keep your learning journey flawless.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your journey, True Wine is here to inspire and educate with every sip. Update now and explore what’s new. Cheers!

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