GuildSomm vs Alfred Technologies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline Compendium Access
- Regional Wine Laws
- Appellation Information
- Climate and Production Data
- Viticulture & Vinification References
- Cocktail Recipes
- Dark/Light Mode
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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.
Alfred Technologies
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The Alfred application offers you all the features you need to revolutionize your wine and spirits inventory management. Thanks to this one and only app, you will be able to place your new products in inventory, view the products in your wine cellar, remove products using your camera, and much more. The Alfred application allows you to track all your bottles, from receipt of your products to invoicing your customers. With Alfred, say good-bye to periodic inventory tasks, and see your profit margins increase-without compromising the customer experience! [:mav: 1.15.34]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alfred Technologies at none against GuildSomm's 1. Alfred Technologies also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GuildSomm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Alfred Technologies asks for nothing beyond the download.
GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, Alfred Technologies every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuildSomm | Alfred Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GuildSomm International, Inc. | Alfred Technologies Inc. |
In-app purchases
GuildSomm
- Compendium Access$7.991 Month
Alfred Technologies
No in-app purchases









