# Tock vs CellarTracker

Tock and CellarTracker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of CellarTracker's written reviews are positive against 25% of Tock's. CellarTracker also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.4). Tock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tock against 4.9 for CellarTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Tock's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's.

Tock ships an update every 4 weeks, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tock | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tock/id1369347408/reviews) | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 66 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272762297) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### Tock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tock/id1369347408)

Discover unique dining experiences, from local gems to Michelin-starred restaurants. Easily reserve tables and book curated culinary events. Your next delicious adventure awaits.

**Highlights:** Discover dining experiences, Reserve tables, Book culinary events, Find neighborhood restaurants, Discover Michelin-rated destinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great selection of restaurants
- 🔍 Helps discover unique dining experiences
- 🗓️ Seamless booking process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🚫 Lacks basic reservation features
- 🤖 Suspicious activity with reviews

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or shows blank screens
- Reservations disappearing or not working
- Payment processing errors
- Inaccurate restaurant listings and availability

**Requested features**

- Add to Calendar function
- Ability to save favorite restaurants
- Real-time reservation availability updates
- Better search and filtering options


### 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 Tock free?

Tock 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, Tock or CellarTracker?

Tock and CellarTracker are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.7K and 13K ratings respectively.

### Do Tock or CellarTracker have ads?

Neither Tock nor CellarTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tock or CellarTracker?

Tock ships an update every 4 weeks, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tock was updated on September 23, 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.*