Comparison

WID vs Reserve cellar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WID

Verify the authenticity of bottles using NFC technology. Access detailed information about provenance, history, grape varieties, and maturation advice for wines.

Highlights
  • NFC bottle authentication
  • Verify bottle authenticity
  • Access provenance details
  • View grape varieties
  • Get maturation advice
  • Check bottle certificate
Features
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This mobile application is available for smartphones equipped with NFC technology. It allows the consumers to authenticate a bottle by approaching their phone close to the security label. After the WID database has been consulted, the consumer receives a message to validate or invalidate the bottle’s certificate. The user can access a set of information selected by the producer about the provenance, history, know-how and grape varieties along with tasting and advice on how to let the wine mature.

About

Reserve cellar

Features
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The Ultimate Wine & Spirits Collection Manager Reserve transforms how you manage, track, and enjoy your wine and spirits collection. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a serious collector, Reserve makes it effortless to catalog your bottles, track their value, and discover the perfect moment to enjoy them. KEY FEATURES Instant Barcode Scanning Simply scan any bottle's barcode to instantly populate details—name, producer, vintage, region, and more. No more manual data entry. Our intelligent system recognizes thousands of wines and spirits from around the world. Smart Drinking Window Calculator Never wonder "Is this wine ready?" again. Reserve's proprietary algorithm calculates optimal drinking windows based on vintage, producer, region, grape variety, and wine type. Get personalized recommendations for when your wines will be at their peak. Collection Insights Track your collection's total value, bottle count, and statistics at a glance. See how your collection grows over time and monitor your investment in fine wines and spirits. Ready to Drink View Instantly see which bottles in your collection are ready to enjoy right now. No more guessing—Reserve tells you exactly when it's time to uncork that special bottle. Intelligent Region Mapping Our crowdsourced knowledge base automatically identifies wine regions based on producers, ensuring accurate geographic data for your collection. From Bordeaux to Napa Valley, Reserve knows where your wines come from. Complete Bottle Details Track everything that matters: producer, vintage, varietal, region, country, ABV, market value, purchase details, storage location, personal ratings, and tasting notes. Your complete wine journey in one place. Cloud Sync & Backup Your collection is automatically synced across all your devices. Never lose your data—access your collection anywhere, anytime. Producer Autocomplete Our standardized producer database ensures consistent naming across your collection. Type a few letters and get instant suggestions for producers worldwide. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Reserve features an elegant, modern interface designed specifically for wine enthusiasts. Browse your collection in a beautiful grid view, filter by wine or spirits, and access everything with ease. Secure & Private Your collection data is yours alone. We use industry-standard security to protect your information, and you can sign in securely with Apple Sign-In. Perfect For: • Wine collectors tracking valuable bottles • Spirits enthusiasts managing their bar • Wine lovers who want to know when to drink their collection • Anyone building a personal wine cellar • Restaurants and bars managing inventory • Wine investors tracking portfolio value Why Reserve? Unlike generic inventory apps, Reserve is built specifically for wine and spirits. Our drinking window calculator uses real wine knowledge to help you enjoy bottles at their peak. Our barcode scanning recognizes wine-specific products. Our interface is designed for the way collectors actually think about their bottles. Start building your perfect collection today. Download Reserve and discover the joy of organized wine collecting.

Screenshots

WID4 screens
Reserve cellar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reserve cellar at daily against WID's every 4 months. WID's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WID ships an update every 4 months, Reserve cellar daily. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WID versus Reserve cellar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWIDReserve cellar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWIDRiccardo Ator

In-app purchases

None

WID

No in-app purchases

None

Reserve cellar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WID free?
WID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reserve cellar free?
Reserve cellar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WID or Reserve cellar have ads?
Neither WID nor Reserve cellar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WID or Reserve cellar?
WID ships an update every 4 months, and Reserve cellar daily. Most recently, WID was updated on October 7, 2026 and Reserve cellar on October 7, 2026.

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