WSET Tasting Notes vs Crurated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WSET Tasting Notes
This app helps wine enthusiasts and professionals create structured and consistent tasting notes. It's based on a globally recognized systematic approach to tasting, offering features like a comprehensive descriptor lexicon and blind tasting mode.
- Structured tasting note creation
- WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) methodology
- Database of wine countries and regions
- Pre-populated grape varieties
- Aroma and flavour descriptor lexicon
- Blind tasting mode
- Searchable tasting notes
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Whether you’re a wine enthusiast tasting for pleasure or a drinks professional tasting for work, this app helps you create and store structured and consistent tasting notes for wines. Brought to you by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — the largest wine education provider in the world — the app is based on our globally recognised Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) at Level 2. Note: This app does not form part of the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines course. However it is a useful tool for both current and former WSET students at all levels. Never been a WSET student? No problem! The app is a great tool for all wine tasters, complete with useful tips on how to record your notes. The app also provides a great taster of the skills you can expect to acquire through WSET courses. What’s included: • The only wine tasting app endorsed by the world’s leading provider of wine education • A database of over 300 wine producing countries and regions • Over 100 pre-populated grape varieties • A comprehensive lexicon of commonly used aroma and flavour descriptors • Pro tips to guide you through the app • Ability to record notes in “blind” tasting mode • In line with updates to the new Level 2 Award in Wines, record primary, secondary and tertiary aroma and flavour characteristics • Search through your stored tasting notes • Upload a photo to your wine notes • Simple, easy to use interface to record and store your tasting notes What is the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine? The Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) is a method of note taking developed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust to make tasting notes more objective and comparable. The methodology breaks down the evaluation of wine, spirits or sake into appearance, nose, palate and conclusion, supported by universal terminology. The SAT is published at four progressive levels of difficulty in support of the four levels WSET qualifications available. This app has been built for wines at level two making it suitable for those who are new to the SAT method as well as those that have completed WSET courses. A systematic approach to tasting provides wine tasters with a foundation on which to build and develop their skills. The SAT forms an integral part of all WSET courses. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust Founded in 1969, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognised drinks organisations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades and since 2004 over half a million candidates have taken a WSET qualification. With four progressive levels of study offered through a network of course providers in more than 70 countries and translated into multiple languages, WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts. To find out more about WSET, visit wsetglobal.com.
Crurated
Access rare and fine wines directly from producers, authenticated with NFTs on the blockchain. Enjoy complimentary storage and connect with a global community of wine enthusiasts through curated events.
- Direct-from-producer wine purchases
- NFT authentication and blockchain transparency
- Complimentary wine storage
- Access to limited editions and rare vintages
- Community events and producer interactions
- Multiple membership tiers
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Discover the treasures the wine world has to offer. Created by wine lovers, for wine lovers, Crurated facilitates access to some of the rarest bottles the world has to offer in an array of formats, bringing once out-of reach gems into your personal cellar. Only direct-from-producer We take pride in building strong relationships with the producers we work with, which is ultimately what allows us to bring once out-of-reach gems into your cellar. As a Crurated member, you not only gain access to our online store stocked with carefully curated bottles, but have the opportunity to… Purchase fine wines directly from the producer, meaning access to limited editions and rare vintages with perfect provenance Secure top producers’ rarest cuvees prior to market release in large-format options. Experience the thrill of casting the winning bid on sought-after vintages available in our single lot offerings NFT with every bottle Transparency is at the heart of Crurated: each bottle you purchase through Crurated is identified with an NFT and backed by blockchain technology. This… Guarantees authenticity Ensures full transparency on the bottle’s origin Provides you with hassle-free access to all wine-related information Complimentary storage in Burgundy For those bottles you want to lay down in the cellar for a few years, Curated offers complimentary storage. Temperature and humidity controlled warehouse Storage for 250-unlimited bottles, depending on your membership Community and Events At Crurated, we see ourselves as more than a marketplace: we are a community of wine enthusiasts who believe that great bottles open the door to new cultures, provide the backbone to exquisite meals, and create unforgettable moments amongst those who pop their corks. This is why we curate unforgettable events, facilitating opportunities to… Converse with fellow wine lovers over exquisite pairing dinners all around the world Learn first hand about your favorite bottles from the producers themselves Our Memberships Whether you’re new to this world or a seasoned enthusiast, Crurated is here to elevate your experience with four levels of membership to choose from. Become a member today, and join our vibrant global community of wine enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crurated at 5.0 against WSET Tasting Notes's 2.9. Crurated also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). WSET Tasting Notes's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Crurated holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSET Tasting Notes has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WSET Tasting Notes ships an update every 8 months, Crurated every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSET Tasting Notes | Crurated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wine & Spirit Education Trust | Crurated Limited |
Customer experience
WSET Tasting Notes
Crurated
In-app purchases
WSET Tasting Notes
No in-app purchases
Crurated
No in-app purchases
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