WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience61.9% of reviews
Neutral12.5% of reviews
Negative experience25.6% of reviews

~ Based on 352 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator Safe?

WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator is 92/100.

This assessment is based on 1,021 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6/5.

Safety Analysis

92.6% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.2% of ratings suggest some concerns
5.3% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 1,021 App Store ratings for WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator.

Is WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator Legit?

WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator is 83/100.

Based on 83 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Excellent content and functionality

I have been using the newly released app for several years and I think it's tremendous. The search feature is well done, allowing both casual browsing and laser-focused precision. I'm a fan of WS wine critics and scoring as well, so this app is ideal for me.

Response from developer

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and for being a longtime user of the app! We're thrilled to hear that the search features are helping you both browse and find exactly what you're looking for. It's also great to know that the Wine Spectator critics and scoring add value to your experience. We truly appreciate your support and are glad the app continues to serve you well. Cheers! --- Wine Spectator Team

Declining app

This app has become less and less useful. Many wine rating searches turn up zero results. Time for me to abandon this app.

So far not impressed

I have yet to find a bottle in this app that I am drinking or thinking of buying. Just looked for Santa Barbara Syrah and got multiple bottles from only a few wineries. A. It more diversification would be appreciated.

Won’t let me sign in

Already have a web based subscription, but the app won’t let me sign in. Just promos an App Store based subscription.

Subscription does not work

App will allow you to subscribe but then it doesn’t recognize the subscription when trying to log in. Unusable.

Wine Spectator is trustworthy

They do truly blind tastings.

The reviews are detailed and it also gives me an idea of when they will drink their best and how long to cellar.

It’s simple for anyone to understand.

Response from developer

Thanks a lot for your feedback! We are thrilled to know that you are enjoying the WineRatings+ app. We are constantly working to make the app better. We would love to hear your suggestion to improve our app. You can email us with your feedback and suggestions. Thanks again for your review and rating!!! --- Wine Spectator Team

Rob

App no longer loads my subscription as being active. No way to contact the company. Keeps charging me and no access.

Limited Coverage

I have found this app to be lacking in up to date reviews. Standing in the store my success rate (finding a review of 2021-2022 wines maybe 1 in 5.

Subscription Paywall

I already subscribe to print and digital, so was surprised to find the app also requires a separate additional subscription. Subscription fatigue is a thing for a reason. I understand the technical integrations on the backend make it difficult for the dev team to understand who is already subscribing to what, but luring loyal subscribers (or anyone really) from the App Store to slam into an immediate paywall is very bad customer experience. WS should know better.
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Response from developer

We apologize for our late response. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your loyalty as a subscriber to our print and digital offerings, and we understand the frustration you're experiencing with the additional subscription required for the app. We hear your concerns about subscription fatigue, and we want to assure you that we are actively working to enhance our user experience. We understand the importance of a seamless and transparent subscription process, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. While integrating subscriptions across various platforms can be challenging due to technical limitations, we are committed to finding ways to simplify this process for our valued subscribers. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we're exploring ways to better communicate and streamline the subscription experience. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the best possible experience. -- Wine Spectator Team

It doesn't recognize my subscription.

I have an active subscription and the App does not work on my phone.

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1997 brunello argiano

Just opened a bottle this week the wine turn breakers red and not drinkable. So the Brunellos don’t hold as well as the French? I always thought brunello could hold For 30 years or more?

Easy to use & reliable

I have had this app for quite a few years and found it easy to use. And WS provides reliable reviews that are not overly inflated like some other review sites. Highly recommended.

Response from developer

Thanks a lot for your feedback! We are thrilled to know that you are enjoying the WineRatings+ app. We are constantly working to make the app better. We would love to hear your suggestion to improve our app. You can email us with your feedback and suggestions. Thanks again for the recommendation!!! --- Wine Spectator Team

Can’t login

Started new subscription online … but there is nowhere to put in username and passcode. It’s just selling the 2.99 subscription (no way to cancel / X out).

Love Wine Spectator!

This app is terrific!! Makes looking up wines to read reviews and see scores easy! Convenient for wine shops and restaurants!!

App will not load

I downloaded the app. When I try to subscribe, it just spins infinitely. This occurs on my phone and iPad. Not worth the frustration.

Response from developer

We are very sorry that you had issues subscribing to our app. We did have some issues with our subscription service around the time you downloaded the app. I am glad to inform you that the issue was resolved last week. Please try subscribing again and let us know if you still have any issues. We are certainly hopeful that you would like the app. We would love to hear back from you about your experience with the app. Our sincere apologies for the trouble and thanks for giving us a try. --- Wine Spectator Team

App doesn’t allow subscription

Just circles endlessly when trying to sign up for paid subscription. Useless.

Animo 2016, Napa valley,Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley- Cabernet Sauvignon

Nothing for me

I get nothing out of this app. On the rare occasions (maybe 1 out of 5) that I find the wine I’m searching for, the newest vintage is 8 or 10 years old. Maybe it works for somebody but not for me, I’ll be canceling my subscription.

Terrible customer service!

My subscription expired but my attempt to renew on the app did not work. Called customer service to resolve twice. Unsuccessful because reps can barely speak English and could not explain a confusing array of options. Finally, I gave up. Renewing not worth hassle.

Response from developer

We're sad to see you go. We apologize for the issues you had with renewing your subscription. If you ever decide to give another try to WR+ app, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thanks! --- Wine Spectator Team