# VineCrawl vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is rating: CellarTracker at 4.9 against VineCrawl's 1.0. CellarTracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 44%). VineCrawl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VineCrawl asks for nothing beyond the download.

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of VineCrawl's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's.

VineCrawl ships an update every 2 months, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VineCrawl | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinecrawl/id1152223737/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 23 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Josh Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/612698652) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### VineCrawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinecrawl/id1152223737)

Discover local wineries and tasting rooms with detailed information on their wines, hours, and events. Plan your visits using interactive maps and curated wine trails. Share your experiences and connect with wineries.

**Highlights:** Winery and tasting room listings, Interactive maps for locations, Curated wine trails, Detailed wine characteristics, Event listings and calendar integration, User reviews and photos, Direct messaging to tasting rooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

**Highlights:** Track wine tasting notes and ratings, Access millions of wine reviews, Scan bottles with barcode tool, View real-time pricing data, Get personalized wine recommendations, Manage cellar inventory and storage, Discover new wines and producers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
- 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
- 👍 Love the new app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't set up account
- 🔧 Should be more customizable
- 🔧 Much worse than the old version
- 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
- 🔧 More compact views needed

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
- Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Add wish list features
- Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
- Add ability to switch currency
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VineCrawl free?

VineCrawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VineCrawl or CellarTracker?

CellarTracker is rated higher. VineCrawl averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do VineCrawl or CellarTracker have ads?

VineCrawl shows ads; CellarTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, VineCrawl or CellarTracker?

VineCrawl ships an update every 2 months, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, VineCrawl was updated on October 7, 2026 and CellarTracker on October 19, 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.*