Comparison

GuildSomm vs NVWA Online E

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

NVWA Online E

Access wine, spirits, sake, and beer education courses on your mobile device. Engage with lessons, track your progress, and download content for offline study. Seamlessly switch between devices to continue learning anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Access course materials
  • Track learning progress
  • Interactive multimedia lessons
  • Offline study mode
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Community discussions
  • Multi-device syncing
Features
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The Napa Valley Wine Academy app provides students with on-the-go access to their online courses in wine, spirits, sake, and beer education. Built on our e-learning platform, this app allows users to engage with course materials, complete lessons, and track progress from their mobile devices. Whether preparing for WSET certifications or expanding beverage knowledge, students can seamlessly continue their learning anytime, anywhere. Features: • Course Access – View lessons, videos, quizzes, and study materials. • Progress Tracking – Resume learning across devices without losing progress. • Interactive Learning – Engage with multimedia content and assessments. • Offline Mode – Download content for studying without an internet connection. • Push Notifications – Stay updated on course deadlines and announcements. • Community & Discussion – Connect with instructors and peers through in-app discussions. • Multi-Device Syncing – Seamlessly switch between desktop and mobile. This app is designed for students enrolled in Napa Valley Wine Academy’s online courses, making learning more flexible and accessible.

Screenshots

GuildSomm4 screens
NVWA Online E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NVWA Online E at 5.0 against GuildSomm's 3.0. NVWA Online E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GuildSomm's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.2). 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 NVWA Online E sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NVWA Online E 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

GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, NVWA Online E every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GuildSomm versus NVWA Online E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuildSommNVWA Online E
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuildSomm International, Inc.Turicum LLC

Customer experience

GuildSomm

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

NVWA Online E

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GuildSomm

Subscriptions1
  • Compendium Access$7.991 Month
11 purchases

NVWA Online E

One-time11
  • Preview WSET LessonsFree
  • Free Preview Level 3 VideosFree
  • WSET L1 Spirits Flashcards$29.00
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  • WSET Level 1 Beer Flashcards$29.00
  • WSET Level 2 Beer Flashcards$49.00
  • WSET Level 2 Wine Flashcards$49.00
  • WSET L2 Spirits Mock Exams$49.00
  • WSET Level 2 Wine Mock Exams$49.00
  • WSET Level 3 Wine Flashcards$99.00
  • Wine 101 – Foundation Course$129.00
  • Argentina Wine Specialist$249.00

Questions

Is GuildSomm free?
GuildSomm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NVWA Online E free?
NVWA Online E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GuildSomm or NVWA Online E?
NVWA Online E is rated higher. GuildSomm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NVWA Online E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GuildSomm or NVWA Online E have ads?
Neither GuildSomm nor NVWA Online E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuildSomm or NVWA Online E?
GuildSomm ships an update every 2 months, and NVWA Online E every 3 months. Most recently, GuildSomm was updated on October 13, 2026 and NVWA Online E on October 10, 2026.

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