# GuildSomm vs SOMM TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SOMM TV at 98% against GuildSomm's 21%. SOMM TV also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (452 vs 3). GuildSomm's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GuildSomm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and SOMM TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOMM TV holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOMM TV has 452 ratings behind it against 3, 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 98% of SOMM TV's.

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, SOMM TV every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuildSomm | SOMM TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildsomm/id1143941420/reviews) | **[4.9 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somm-tv/id1458370339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **97.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 32 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GuildSomm International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143941419) | [Forgotten Man Films LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458370338) |

## 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 |


### SOMM TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somm-tv/id1458370339)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Stream exclusive documentaries, original series, and educational content focused on wine, food, spirits, and travel. Enjoy live programming for recommendations and access content offline on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Original documentaries and series, Live educational classes, Extensive film archives, Offline downloads, Live programming for recommendations, Access on multiple devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOMM TV Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| SOMM TV Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| SOMM TV - 899 | $8.99 | one-time |
| SOMM TV - 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuildSomm free?

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

### Is SOMM TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GuildSomm or SOMM TV?

SOMM TV is rated higher. GuildSomm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SOMM TV averages 4.9 from 452 ratings.

### Do GuildSomm or SOMM TV have ads?

Neither GuildSomm nor SOMM TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or SOMM TV?

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and SOMM TV every 3 months. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on October 26, 2026 and SOMM TV on October 26, 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.*