Wine.com vs Firstleaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wine.com
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.
- 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
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The #1 Online Wine Store, Wine.com has the largest selection of wine and spirits (liquor) available to order and deliver across the US. With the Wine.com app, wine country is wherever you want it to be. And all you need to discover and buy wine online is an open mind and an empty glass. - Every region you want to explore - Expert guides ready to chat - Free shipping with StewardShip Use the Wine.com app to bring wine country to your doorstep: + Browse our extensive assortment using the app's powerful search, filter, and sort capabilities, or chat with our friendly, non-commissioned wine and spirits experts to help you find the perfect bottle. + Explore our selection of spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, brandy, cognac, and more—now available for shipping to California, New York and New Jersey. + Use your phone’s camera to scan a wine or spirits bottle label to view prices, professional ratings, and tasting notes, or to make a purchase on the go. + Enjoy free access to critical scores from the world’s most trusted wine professionals, including critics from Wine Spectator, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, JamesSuckling.com, Whiskey Advocate, and more. + Experience fast and convenient wine delivery. Set your own delivery date - most wine deliveries can arrive in 1-2 business days - or pick it up on your schedule from more than 20,000 local pickup locations (like Walgreens and FedEx). + Get free shipping on every order over $49 all year long with a Wine.com StewardShip membership. Members also enjoy early access to sales, exclusive discounts, reserved products, and more! + Track your wine orders in MyWine. Easily rate bottles, write tasting notes, and re-order favorites. The more wines you rate, the more personalized recommendations you’ll receive. + Try Picked, our personalized wine subscription service! Tell us your wine preferences, budget, and how adventurous you are. We’ll match you with a personal somm, who will select six great wines just for you, at a frequency you choose. There are no fees or markups, and your Picks always ship free. Should you need help, our excellent Customer Support team is ready to assist with any questions you may have. Chat with us seven days a week. Customers love Wine.com, honoring us with a 9.6 out of 10 score on Bizrate. Check out some of our exceptional reviews at https://bizratesurveys.com/reviews/www.wine.com/21001
Firstleaf
Discover your next favorite wine with instant, personalized recommendations. Simply scan a wine label, menu, or shelf to get expert-backed suggestions tailored to your taste. Build a digital wine library and refine your palate with this free pocket sommelier.
- Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
- Personalized taste refinement
- Digital wine library and taste tracking
- Expert-backed wine picks
- Menu and shelf scanning
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Stop guessing and start sipping confidently with Firstleaf. With 1.3M+ wines, 95% label recognition, and expert-backed picks, Firstleaf is your free, pocket sommelier. Whether you're at the store, browsing a restaurant menu, or planning a night in, we make it fast, easy, and fun to find your perfect bottle. HOW IT WORKS: + Scan & Discover: Snap a photo of wine labels, menus, or shelves for instant, tailored recommendations. + Refine Your Taste: Rate wines to improve suggestions and build your personal flavor profile. + Track & Learn: Create a digital wine library and explore your evolving taste with WinePrint™. + Manage Your Club: Members can customize shipments, rate wines, and update preferences in-app. Not a member? Join America’s most personalized wine club and get wines delivered to your door. Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, Firstleaf helps you explore with confidence. The more you sip and rate, the smarter our recommendations become. No ads. No cost. Just smarter sipping. Download now. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Firstleaf at none against Wine.com's shown. Firstleaf also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Wine.com's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (83K vs 691). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wine.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine.com has 83K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Wine.com's written reviews are positive against 45% of Firstleaf's.
Wine.com ships an update every 2 months, Firstleaf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wine.com | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (83K ratings) — better | 4.4 (691 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 44.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 83K — better | 691 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wine.com, Inc. | Firstleaf.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
Wine.com
Firstleaf
User reviews
Wine.com
From 83K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 Great wine selection and prices
- 💡 Helpful filters and sorting options
- 🚚 Quick and reliable delivery
- 🎁 Useful membership and discount programs
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Firstleaf
From 691 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🍷 Great wine selection
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🤗 Positive user experience
- 💰 Good value
- 🧠 Useful for discovering new wines
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🙁 Unsatisfactory customer service
- 🚢 Delivery issues
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 😕 Inconsistent wine quality
Bugs and requests
Wine.com
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- History of past searches and favorites
- Better order tracking and status updates
- Improved mobile app performance
- More personalized recommendations
Firstleaf
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing or not opening
- Issues with updating preferences
- Inconsistent wine information display
- Trouble canceling membership
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to purchase favorite wines
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Expand rating system beyond like/dislike
- Allow easier subscription management
- Integrate wine cellar tracking
In-app purchases
Wine.com
No in-app purchases
Firstleaf
No in-app purchases








