Comparison

GuildSomm vs WineAdvisor Mobile

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

Head to head
About

GuildSomm

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
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The GuildSomm Compendium at your fingertips, whenever you need it! The GuildSomm App provides offline access to the full resources of the GuildSomm Compendium. Perfect for studying during your commute or quickly looking up a fact during service. The database includes regional wine and appellation laws, lists of wine regions, classifications, climate and production data, viticulture and vinification references, cocktail recipes, and much more. The Compendium can be viewed in either a dark or light mode. Users who are not GuildSomm members may purchase an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($7.99/month) that will give them access to the Compendium only. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the rate of $7.99/month. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.guildsomm.com/p/privacy GuildSomm Terms of Use: https://www.guildsomm.com/p/terms Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ABOUT GUILDSOMM GuildSomm is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes wine education and community. Through our website and in-person events, we help our members broaden their knowledge of the wine world, enhance their beverage and service skills, network with other wine professionals, and keep up with industry news and trends.

About

WineAdvisor Mobile

Features
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WineAdvisor is an innovative platform for restaurants that encourages and increases wine consumption through the use of technology and dynamically changes the way a client orders wine. WineAdvisor brings the experience of being in a wine cellar to the table and eliminates the traditional printed wine menu. Through technology (iPads) we innovate and introduce the world of wine in a way that has never been seen before. Benefits for the Restaurant • Increase of wine sales of 25% (average) in restaurants. • Dynamic menu which allows you to add and eliminate wines when they are out of stock, change prices etc, all with a simple click. • Never have to print menus again. • Provides your establishment with innovation and modernity. • Simple and easy to use. • Inventory reports, sales reports by type of wine, region and much more… WineAdvisor has over 3 years of being in the market with an incredible response, continuing to grow our customers every day. In WineAdvisor we are committed to providing the best experience, always innovating and improving based on feedback from our customers.

Screenshots

GuildSomm4 screens
WineAdvisor Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WineAdvisor Mobile at none against GuildSomm's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. GuildSomm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. WineAdvisor Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GuildSomm versus WineAdvisor Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuildSommWineAdvisor Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuildSomm International, Inc.Elka Soluciones México

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GuildSomm

Subscriptions1
  • Compendium Access$7.991 Month
None

WineAdvisor Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GuildSomm free?
GuildSomm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WineAdvisor Mobile free?
WineAdvisor Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GuildSomm or WineAdvisor Mobile have ads?
Neither GuildSomm nor WineAdvisor Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or WineAdvisor Mobile?
GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and WineAdvisor Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on September 24, 2026 and WineAdvisor Mobile on September 11, 2026.

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