WSET Tasting Notes vs Chaîne Connect
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.
Chaîne Connect
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Chaîne Connect is your gateway to the world of gastronomy with features designed to enhance your experience as a member of the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Discover upcoming events, seamlessly register, and connect with fellow members. Explore details of registered establishments, from exquisite restaurants to luxurious hotels. Easily access member directories and refer new members to enrich our community. Effortlessly send event invitations to your Chaîne network. With more exciting features to be introduced soon. Chaîne Connect empowers you to immerse yourself in culinary excellence and forge meaningful connections, anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chaîne Connect at every 3 weeks against WSET Tasting Notes's every 8 months. WSET Tasting Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WSET Tasting Notes ships an update every 8 months, Chaîne Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSET Tasting Notes | Chaîne Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wine & Spirit Education Trust | LA SOCIETE COMMERCIALE DE LA CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS |
In-app purchases
WSET Tasting Notes
No in-app purchases
Chaîne Connect
No in-app purchases
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