Comparison

Platter's Wine Guide vs InVintory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Platter's Wine Guide

Explore South African wines with detailed reviews and producer information. Save your favorites, rate wines, and discover wineries with navigation tools. Access the latest data annually.

Highlights
  • Over 8,000 wine reviews
  • 900+ producer details
  • Winelands travel information
  • User wine ratings
  • Virtual wine collection
  • Social media sharing
  • Geo-location for wineries
Features
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Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 2024 - Everything you want to know about South African wine PLEASE NOTE -- THIS APP IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD BUT THEREAFTER A PAID SUBSCRIPTION TO PLATTER'S DATA IS REQUIRED. A SUBSCRIPTION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR AND INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE WEB-BASED GUIDE (WWW.WINEONAPLATTER.COM) Since 1980, Platter's hardcover book has been the winelover's essential guide to exploring the world of South African wine, including reviews of over 8,000 wines by a team of expert judges and key information about more than 900 wine producers. This app is “Platter's in your pocket", with the latest wine descriptions and ratings, plus updated winelands travel information at your fingertips. To note: 1. Platter's app has been developed for the latest phone software versions and all features may not work on earlier versions. 2. The app data is replaced annually at launch of the new printed guide. A subscription allows access to the data for one year from date of subscription purchase, whereafter you will need to renew your subscription. 3. Occasionally there may be wines that are not in the database. Usually this is due to producer non-submission or wines not being ready for review by our tasters. You are welcome to email us to check. 4. Users of the web-based version of the guide (www.wineonaplatter.com) can log in to the app using their current Platter's username and password. The app features: - The wine descriptions and ratings for the latest edition (2022), plus all the reviews since 2008 - Search for wines using detailed drop-down menus - Winery overviews and essential information (owner, winemaker, viticulturist etc) - Tourist information such as tasting lounge opening hours, visitor attractions and amenities - Facility to rate the wines yourself - Facility to save your favourite wines and thereby build a virtual collection - Facility share your wine discoveries on social media - Easy winelands navigation via Google maps - Find wineries near you with built-in geo-location

About

InVintory

Manage your wine collection with a powerful tracker and AI sommelier. Organize, value, and enjoy your wines with features like label scanning, 3D cellar visualization, and personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Wine label scanning
  • AI sommelier for advice
  • 3D cellar visualization
  • Collection value tracking
  • Drink window alerts
  • Import from other services
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The best wine cellar management app for collectors. Track every bottle with a powerful wine tracker and label scanner, get advice from your built-in AI sommelier, and keep a tasting journal — organize, value, and enjoy your wine collection with confidence. InVintory is a premium wine cellar app built for serious collectors who want full control of their collection. Whether you're replacing spreadsheets or moving beyond outdated cellar tools, InVintory makes it easy to manage your wine cellar with accuracy and confidence. Manage your entire wine collection in one place with powerful tools designed for real collectors. ----- The most advanced wine inventory app Track every bottle with precision using a sommelier-curated database of over 2 million wines. - Add bottles by scanning labels or searching instantly - Import your collection from CellarTracker, Vivino, or spreadsheets - Organize by cellar, rack, bin, wine case, or custom location - Sync your wine inventory across all devices Know exactly what you own, where it is, and when to drink it. ----- Smarter wine collecting with AI Your built-in AI sommelier helps you get more from your collection: - Personalized wine recommendations based on what you own - Food pairings, serving advice, and tasting insights - Collection analytics and investment guidance Ask questions about your cellar and get instant, expert-level insights. ----- Your wine cellar, visualized in 3D With VinLocate™, InVintory creates a realistic 3D view of your wine cellar or fridge: - See exactly where every bottle is stored - Assign bottles to precise locations - Find any wine instantly No more guessing. Your cellar is fully visual and searchable. ----- Track value, maturity, and performance InVintory goes beyond basic wine tracking with professional-grade tools: - Real-time collection value and price tracking - Optimal drink windows and maturity alerts - Purchase history and performance insights - Export reports for insurance or portfolio tracking Understand your wine collection like an asset, not just a list. ----- Built for real collectors Everything in InVintory is designed to make wine collection management effortless: - Saved lists for events, tastings, or goals - Quick filters for ready-to-drink bottles, varietals, and regions - Batch editing, barcode labels, and delivery tracking - Secure cloud backup and cross-device sync From 50 bottles to 5,000+, InVintory scales with your collection. ----- Smart cellar hardware (optional) Enhance your physical cellar with connected tools: - CellarStickers™ (NFC tags) to instantly view bottle details - Temperature and humidity monitoring with Govee integration Bring digital intelligence into your wine cellar. ----- Discover better wines Explore and expand your collection with confidence: - Advanced filters by region, varietal, and drink window - Collector-focused insights and accurate wine data - Recommendations tailored to your taste ----- Why collectors choose InVintory - Modern, intuitive design - Accurate, sommelier-curated data - Powerful wine tracking and inventory tools InVintory is the best wine cellar management app for collectors who want clarity, control, and a premium experience. Download InVintory today and take full control of your wine collection. Terms of Use: https://invintory.com/terms-conditions Website: https://invintory.com Desktop App: https://app.invintory.com

Screenshots

Platter's Wine Guide4 screens
InVintory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InVintory at 73% against Platter's Wine Guide's 12%. InVintory also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Platter's Wine Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Platter's Wine Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and InVintory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InVintory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InVintory has 5.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Platter's Wine Guide's written reviews are positive against 73% of InVintory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platter's Wine Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, InVintory every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Platter's Wine Guide versus InVintory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatter's Wine GuideInVintory
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB147 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJohn Platter SA Wine GuideInVintory Wines Incorporated

Customer experience

Platter's Wine Guide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative82.9%

InVintory

All ratings5,085 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.5%

Bugs and requests

Platter's Wine Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

InVintory

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bottle locations disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add or edit bottle quantities
  • Inconsistent behavior when scanning labels
  • Frequent app crashes and performance issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit wine details and locations
  • Improved import/export functionality
  • More customization options for cellar layout
  • Integration with other wine apps and services
  • Enhanced analytics and reporting

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Platter's Wine Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 12 month Platter's subscription$9.99
9 purchases

InVintory

Subscriptions9
  • Prestige Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$13.951 Month
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  • Prestige Annual$99.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial2 variants$149.991 Year
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Platter's Wine Guide free?
Platter's Wine Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InVintory free?
InVintory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platter's Wine Guide or InVintory?
InVintory is rated higher. Platter's Wine Guide averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while InVintory averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Platter's Wine Guide or InVintory have ads?
Neither Platter's Wine Guide nor InVintory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platter's Wine Guide or InVintory?
Platter's Wine Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, and InVintory every 5 days. Most recently, Platter's Wine Guide was updated on November 6, 2026 and InVintory on November 6, 2026.

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