# J.O.E.® vs InVintory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InVintory at 73% against J.O.E.®'s 18%. InVintory also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). J.O.E.®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InVintory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. J.O.E.® asks for nothing beyond the download.

InVintory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InVintory has 5.2K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of J.O.E.®'s written reviews are positive against 73% of InVintory's.

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, InVintory every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | J.O.E.® | InVintory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe/id1364370646/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invintory-wine-cellar-manager/id1434754695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 361 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JURA Elektroapparate AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/993591343) | [InVintory Wines Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434754694) |

## What reviewers say

### J.O.E.®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe/id1364370646)

Control your JURA automatic coffee machine remotely via your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Customize coffee settings, access support resources, and order products from the JURA e-store. Receive maintenance reminders and track usage statistics.

**Highlights:** Remote coffee machine operation, Customizable coffee settings, Access to operating instructions and videos, Direct customer service connection, JURA e-store product ordering, Maintenance and cleaning notifications, Coffee preparation statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### InVintory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invintory-wine-cellar-manager/id1434754695)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Manage your wine collection with a powerful tracker and AI sommelier. Organize, value, and enjoy your wines with features like label scanning, 3D cellar visualization, and personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Wine label scanning, AI sommelier for advice, 3D cellar visualization, Collection value tracking, Drink window alerts, Import from other services

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prestige Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $13.95 | per month |
| Prestige Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 💡 Helpful features like drink window and AI sommelier
- 👍 Realistic 3D visualization of wine cellar
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent label recognition and database coverage
- 🐛 Buggy updates and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Clunky interface for adding and editing wines
- 🔍 Lack of iPad-optimized version

**Reported bugs**

- Bottle locations disappearing after updates
- Inability to add or edit bottle quantities
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning labels
- Frequent app crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit wine details and locations
- Improved import/export functionality
- More customization options for cellar layout
- Integration with other wine apps and services
- Enhanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is J.O.E.® free?

J.O.E.® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InVintory free?

InVintory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, J.O.E.® or InVintory?

InVintory is rated higher. J.O.E.® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while InVintory averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do J.O.E.® or InVintory have ads?

Neither J.O.E.® nor InVintory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, J.O.E.® or InVintory?

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and InVintory every 5 days. Most recently, J.O.E.® was updated on November 11, 2026 and InVintory on November 11, 2026.

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