Comparison

SOMM TV vs True Wine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SOMM TV

Stream exclusive documentaries, original series, and educational content focused on wine, food, spirits, and travel. Enjoy live programming for recommendations and access content offline on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Original documentaries and series
  • Live educational classes
  • Extensive film archives
  • Offline downloads
  • Live programming for recommendations
  • Access on multiple devices
Features
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SOMMTV is the world’s on-demand streaming home for original wine, food, spirits, beer, travel, and lifestyle content. Created by the award-winning team that made SOMM, SOMMTV offers exclusive documentaries, original series, and the best educational content found nowhere else on Earth. SOMMTV is also home to the first live programming that shows you what to drink, where to eat, and how to find it. SOMMTV Member Benefits include: -Unlimited HD and 4K streaming of interactive and original content -Access to live streaming educational classes -Access to the extensive archives of the SOMM documentary films -Ability to download features and episodes to watch offline -The best intel on what to drink, what eat, and where to find it -Be the first to know what wines the professionals are drinking -Watch at home or on the go, on your TV, smartphone, tablet, and computer -Enjoy first access to events and screenings affiliated with SOMMTV content To access all features and content you can subscribe to SOMM TV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sommtv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sommtv.com/privacy

About

True Wine

Learn about wine through fun, bite-sized lessons and interactive tools. Master wine knowledge, explore regions on a global map, and gain confidence in choosing and discussing wine without the snobbery. Ideal for beginners and aspiring wine enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Gamified wine lessons
  • Interactive global wine map
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Label decoding and pairing tips
  • Sommelier secrets revealed
  • Exclusive premium courses
Features
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UNCORK YOUR WINE GENIUS From Confused to Connoisseur in Minutes a Day! Stumped by wine lists? Intimidated by fancy labels? Not anymore! True Wine transforms wine confusion into confidence through fun, bite-sized lessons trusted by wine lovers and professionals in 50+ countries worldwide. WHAT MAKES TRUE WINE ADDICTIVELY GOOD Wine Wisdom, Gamified – Master wine knowledge through quick, entertaining challenges that fit into your busy life The Ultimate Wine GPS – Explore 2,000+ wine regions on the world's largest interactive wine map (Yes, 2,000+!) Your Personalized Wine Coach – Focus on what excites you, whether it's unlocking the secrets of Burgundy or finding that perfect-but-not-expensive bottle Wine-Speak Without the Snobbery – Learn to decode labels, pair like a pro, and talk about wine with authentic confidence Sommelier Secrets Revealed – Discover what the professionals know about grape varieties, regional styles, and the mystical concept of "terroir" REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS "Before True Wine, I panicked at restaurant wine lists. Now I confidently order wines that impress everyone at the table!" – Sarah T. "I aced my exam thanks to True Wine. It's like having a world-class wine educator in your pocket." – Marcus J. LEVEL UP WITH PREMIUM Try 3 days FREE and unlock: Uninterrupted wine adventures (goodbye, ads!) Unlimited challenge retries for mastery Exclusive premium courses that guide you through the world's most prestigious wine regions FROM WINE CURIOUS TO WINE CONFIDENT True Wine is your secret weapon whether you're: Tired of choosing wines by their pretty labels Preparing for WSET or CMS certification Looking to impress on your next dinner date Simply wanting to enjoy wine more deeply True Wine proudly supports free wine education worldwide Wine questions? Wine suggestions? We're all ears! Email our founder directly: kyle@truewine.io Instagram: @true.wine

Screenshots

SOMM TV4 screens
True Wine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: True Wine at free with in-app purchases against SOMM TV's subscription. True Wine also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). SOMM TV's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 67%) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOMM TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and True Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SOMM TV against 4.8 for True Wine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 452 and 557 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of SOMM TV's written reviews are positive against 67% of True Wine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOMM TV ships an update every 3 months, True Wine monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SOMM TV versus True Wine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOMM TVTrue Wine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (452 ratings) — better4.8 (557 ratings)
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings452557 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB207 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperForgotten Man Films LLCTrue Wine, Inc.

Customer experience

SOMM TV

All ratings450 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.7%

True Wine

All ratings556 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

SOMM TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

True Wine

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Region badges in profile certifications not registering
  • Login loop (asks to log in then says already logged in)
  • Password reset functionality broken
  • Glitch in Sweetness lesson match section
  • Timed tests reappearing in premium sections despite subscription
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  • Course content bugs requiring developer fixes

Requested features

7 requests
  • Expanded regional coverage (USA: Napa, Sonoma, Willamette, Walla Walla, Finger Lakes; Spain, Argentina, Chile, California, Central/Southern Italy, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal)
  • Monthly subscription option in addition to annual
  • Vocabulary review and terminology reference section
  • Improved region map functionality
  • More content for WSET Level 2 and 3 that aligns with official curriculum
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  • Ability to advance without mandatory timed quizzes
  • Content submission and review process for wine producers

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SOMM TV

Subscriptions2
  • SOMM TV Subscription$5.991 Month
  • SOMM TV Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • SOMM TV - 899$8.99
  • SOMM TV - 1999$19.99
2 purchases

True Wine

Subscriptions2
  • True Wine Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • True Wine Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SOMM TV free?
SOMM TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True Wine free?
True Wine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOMM TV or True Wine?
SOMM TV is rated higher. SOMM TV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while True Wine averages 4.8 from 557 ratings.
Do SOMM TV or True Wine have ads?
Neither SOMM TV nor True Wine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOMM TV or True Wine?
SOMM TV ships an update every 3 months, and True Wine monthly. Most recently, SOMM TV was updated on November 6, 2026 and True Wine on November 7, 2026.

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