Comparison

Platter's Wine Guide vs Wineries.AI

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

Wineries.AI

Features
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Wineries.Ai is the social wine app for people who love discovering, tasting, and remembering great wine. DISCOVER WINERIES & WINE BARS Explore a curated directory of wineries and wine bars. Find places near you with location-based search, filter by region, and narrow by what matters — fireplaces, picnic spots, scenic views, pet-friendly venues and more. Every listing comes with photos, descriptions, and directions. YOUR PERSONAL CELLAR Keep track of the wines you own, want to try, and have tasted. Build your collection and never forget a bottle again. AI WINE TOOLS Put a sommelier in your pocket: - AI Sommelier — instant analysis and tasting summaries - Food & Wine Pairing — find the perfect match for any meal - Wine Comparison — compare two wines side by side - Photo Autofill — snap a label and let AI fill in the details TASTING NOTES & REVIEWS Capture your impressions, rate what you drink, and look back on your wine journey over time. Whether you're planning a weekend in the winelands, building a cellar, or just choosing a bottle for dinner, Wineries.Ai helps you drink better. You must be of legal drinking age to use this app. Please enjoy responsibly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Platter's Wine Guide4 screens
Wineries.AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wineries.AI at every 11 days against Platter's Wine Guide's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Wineries.AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platter's Wine Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, Wineries.AI every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Platter's Wine Guide versus Wineries.AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatter's Wine GuideWineries.AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJohn Platter SA Wine GuideRiaan Du Toit

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
2 purchases

Wineries.AI

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • annually$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Platter's Wine Guide free?
Platter's Wine Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wineries.AI free?
Wineries.AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platter's Wine Guide or Wineries.AI have ads?
Neither Platter's Wine Guide nor Wineries.AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platter's Wine Guide or Wineries.AI?
Platter's Wine Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wineries.AI every 11 days. Most recently, Platter's Wine Guide was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wineries.AI on October 12, 2026.

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