Comparison

GuildSomm vs XWine

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

XWine

This app helps wine enthusiasts organize their collection, track tasting notes, and discover new wines. It offers features like 3D/AR wine models, inventory management, and a grape archive. Access new content and sync data across devices with iCloud.

Highlights
  • 3D/AR wine model scanning
  • Effortless wine cataloging
  • Advanced inventory management
  • Grape archive creation
  • Tasting notes and pairings
  • Multi-photo support
  • iCloud data sync
  • Offline data access
Features
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XWine simplifies the art of wine management, allowing you to focus on what matters most - savoring exceptional vintages. Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, this modern App will revolutionize how you explore, organize, and share your love of wine. It features Apple Intelligence (AI) with a trained wine Sommelier that can be accessed 24/7 while being on or offline (no internet). Designed for wine enthusiasts who demand excellence, XWine empowers you to take your passion to new heights. Streamline your cellar, uncover hidden gems, and elevate every sipping experience. AI Sommelier (Apple Intelligence): Say hello to your personal Sommelier. Ask any question or request a label scan. You'll get clear and concise answers about your wine, food pairings, recommendations, reviews and more. In addition, you can choose the Tone of AI: Formal, Friendly or Direct, as well as the quality of the scanner. Your AI Sommelier works offline and 24/7. Features: - AI Sommelier - 3D / AR / Scanner: Scan or import 3D models of your wines and see them in AR / Object mode. - Effortlessly catalog your wine collection - Easy to use advanced Inventory - Create and grow your own Grapes archive - Access tasting notes, pairings, and more - Support for multiple high-quality photos - Assign wines to existing grapes and viceversa - Access to new content (subscribers) - Universal App (one purchase for all devices) - iCloud: Keep your data sync and secure - Offline data: Access your wines at anytime ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS XWine offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - 1 year (Gold) | 3 month (Silver) | 1 month (Bronze) subscriptions • 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, and identify the cost of the renewal.
 • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 

• Terms of use (XWine): https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e5ddf555-d849-45d7-857f-5c9b3d44aa30 

• Privacy Policy (XWine): https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/bb701d79-c531-42a9-8df4-6cc129ebb947

Screenshots

GuildSomm4 screens
XWine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XWine at 5.0 against GuildSomm's 3.0. GuildSomm's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and XWine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XWine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
GuildSomm versus XWine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuildSommXWine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuildSomm International, Inc.Chrystian Enriquez

Customer experience

GuildSomm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative57.1%

XWine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GuildSomm

Subscriptions1
  • Compendium Access$7.991 Month
3 purchases

XWine

Subscriptions3
  • Bronze Member$7.991 Month
  • Silver Member$17.993 Months
  • Gold Member$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GuildSomm free?
GuildSomm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XWine free?
XWine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GuildSomm or XWine?
XWine is rated higher. GuildSomm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XWine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GuildSomm or XWine have ads?
Neither GuildSomm nor XWine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or XWine?
GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and XWine every 2 months. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on September 24, 2026 and XWine on July 19, 2026.

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