# GuildSomm vs The Craft IQ

The clearest difference is rating: The Craft IQ at 5.0 against GuildSomm's 2.5. The Craft IQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GuildSomm's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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 The Craft IQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Craft IQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, The Craft IQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuildSomm | The Craft IQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildsomm/id1143941420/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-craft-iq/id1621073620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GuildSomm International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143941419) | [Shaun Prevatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621073622) |

## 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 |


### The Craft IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-craft-iq/id1621073620)

This app helps you easily create, manage, and batch cocktail recipes. It converts measurements, calculates ingredient quantities for any party size or business need, and helps with purchasing and conversions.

**Highlights:** Recipe creation and management, Automatic pour size conversion, Batch cocktail calculation by guest count, Batch cocktail calculation by batch size, Ingredient purchasing and shopping list, Unit and garnish conversion, Cocktail library with editable recipes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Bar Program | $29.99 | per month |
| Restaurant Program | $99.99 | per month |
| Catering | $199.99 | per month |
| Corporate | $449.99 | per month |
| Corporate Tier 2 | $899.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuildSomm free?

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

### Is The Craft IQ free?

The Craft IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GuildSomm or The Craft IQ?

The Craft IQ is rated higher. GuildSomm averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Craft IQ averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do GuildSomm or The Craft IQ have ads?

Neither GuildSomm nor The Craft IQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or The Craft IQ?

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and The Craft IQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Craft IQ on October 14, 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.*