# GuildSomm vs BinScan

The clearest difference is rating: BinScan at 3.8 against GuildSomm's 3.0. BinScan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). GuildSomm's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GuildSomm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. BinScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

BinScan holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BinScan has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of GuildSomm's written reviews are positive against 33% of BinScan's.

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, BinScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuildSomm | BinScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildsomm/id1143941420/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binscan/id1454289622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GuildSomm International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143941419) | [BinWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/879755372) |

## What reviewers say

### GuildSomm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildsomm/id1143941420)

Access a comprehensive database of wine and beverage knowledge offline. Study on the go or quickly find facts during service. Includes regional laws, appellations, climate data, cocktail recipes, and more, with customizable display modes.

**Highlights:** Offline Compendium Access, Regional Wine Laws, Appellation Information, Climate and Production Data, Viticulture & Vinification References, Cocktail Recipes, Dark/Light Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compendium Access | $7.99 | per month |


### BinScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binscan/id1454289622)

Streamline your bar or restaurant's beverage inventory with this app. It significantly reduces counting time and eliminates errors compared to manual methods. Features include camera or Bluetooth scanner support, detailed area management, and manual item addition.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes with device camera, Pair with Bluetooth scanner, Manage counts by area, Add items manually, Quick-Add for multi-case items, Partials view for partial counts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuildSomm free?

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

### Is BinScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GuildSomm or BinScan?

BinScan is rated higher. GuildSomm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BinScan averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do GuildSomm or BinScan have ads?

Neither GuildSomm nor BinScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or BinScan?

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and BinScan fortnightly. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on September 24, 2026 and BinScan on June 1, 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.*