# MACARFI vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is rating: CellarTracker at 4.9 against MACARFI's 4.3. CellarTracker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 4) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). MACARFI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MACARFI asks for nothing beyond the download.

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MACARFI's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MACARFI ships an update every 4 weeks, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MACARFI | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macarfi/id1019261773/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 21 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Materile Barcelona Proyectos, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019210848) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### MACARFI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macarfi/id1019261773)

Discover Barcelona's best restaurants recommended by 2,000 local food enthusiasts. Find places based on specific criteria like ambiance, food type, and price, or explore curated lists and rankings.

**Highlights:** Local gastronomist recommendations, Advanced restaurant search, Customizable restaurant lists, Restaurant rankings, Geolocation features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

**Highlights:** Track wine tasting notes and ratings, Access millions of wine reviews, Scan bottles with barcode tool, View real-time pricing data, Get personalized wine recommendations, Manage cellar inventory and storage, Discover new wines and producers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
- 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
- 👍 Love the new app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't set up account
- 🔧 Should be more customizable
- 🔧 Much worse than the old version
- 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
- 🔧 More compact views needed

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
- Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Add wish list features
- Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
- Add ability to switch currency
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MACARFI free?

MACARFI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CellarTracker free?

CellarTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MACARFI or CellarTracker?

CellarTracker is rated higher. MACARFI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do MACARFI or CellarTracker have ads?

Neither MACARFI nor CellarTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MACARFI or CellarTracker?

MACARFI ships an update every 4 weeks, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, MACARFI was updated on September 15, 2026 and CellarTracker on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*