# Wine.com vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wine.com at none against CellarTracker's 6. Wine.com also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 13K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). CellarTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wine.com against 4.9 for CellarTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine.com has 83K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wine.com's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's.

Wine.com ships an update every 2 months, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine.com | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winecom/id1196073924/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 29 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wine.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401683054) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winecom/id1196073924)

Discover and purchase a vast selection of wines and spirits from across the US. Get expert recommendations, scan bottle labels for information, and enjoy convenient delivery options. Access professional ratings and personalized suggestions based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** Largest selection of wine and spirits, Expert wine and spirits guides, Bottle label scanning, Professional critic scores, Fast and convenient delivery, Personalized wine recommendations, Subscription wine service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 Great wine selection and prices
- 💡 Helpful filters and sorting options
- 🚚 Quick and reliable delivery
- 🎁 Useful membership and discount programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🕰️ Slow page loading and app responsiveness
- 💸 Inconsistent or missing discounts/coupons
- 🚫 Limited wine availability in certain regions
- 🤖 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not shipping on time or at all
- Incorrect or missing items in deliveries
- Billing and payment issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- History of past searches and favorites
- Better order tracking and status updates
- Improved mobile app performance
- More personalized recommendations


### CellarTracker

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

**Currently charting:** #14 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 Wine.com free?

Wine.com 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, Wine.com or CellarTracker?

CellarTracker is rated higher. Wine.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Wine.com or CellarTracker have ads?

Wine.com shows ads; CellarTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wine.com or CellarTracker?

Wine.com ships an update every 2 months, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wine.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and CellarTracker on September 23, 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.*