Comparison

Combivino vs Grape Base

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

Head to head
About

Combivino

Discover perfect wine and beer pairings for any meal with expert sommelier guidance. This app simplifies choosing beverages based on your taste, food ingredients, and desired sensory experience.

Highlights
  • Wine and beer pairing suggestions
  • Multi-course meal pairing
  • Wine tasting order guidance
  • Classification of wines and beers
  • Pairing by affinity and contrast
  • Beginner and connoisseur friendly
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Combivino is an APP to pair wine and beer with food correctly and in a simple and fun way. Our expert sommeliers will help you choose the best pairing according to your taste and preference. Wine and Food pairing We have selected some wines for each dish according to a classification of the wines found on the market that divides them into 6 categories and 45 types. The core elements are the body and prevailing organoleptic notes, i.e. the perception that stands out among others. Body goes hand in hand with the structure of the dish, while organoleptic notes are in line with its texture and aroma. Combivino is the first APP in the world offering two unique functions: - The Multi-course Pairing makes it possible to find a wine that pairs perfectly with a single dish or with the entire meal. Insert all the dishes you want to pair and then click on “COMBINE”. - The Testing Option makes it possible to taste multiple wines respecting the correct order. Just tap on the glass of the wine selected and empty its contents. The system will carry out the following research considering only equivalent or superior wine types. Beer and Food pairing We have selected some beers for each dish according to a classification of the beers found on the market that divides them into 8 categories and 76 styles. Pairings have been assessed by affinity and contrast. Prevailing aromatic and tasting notes are taken into consideration as well as the texture. There are also more unusual pairings aimed at creating new sensations by pairing food and beer. Combivino is an APP for anyone and everyone. Beginner users can approach wine or beer in the best way thanks to our suggestions, while connoisseurs can challenge both us and each other with the most daring pairings. Enjoy your tasting experience!

About

Grape Base

Discover perfect wine and food pairings with this intelligent assistant. It suggests wines for your meals or dishes for your wine, offering insights on serving, aging, and vintage quality. Explore global wine regions and grape varietals with data-driven vintage scores.

Highlights
  • Food and wine pairing suggestions
  • Dish and cuisine recommendations
  • Wine serving temperature
  • Bottle aging advice
  • Vintage charts with scores
  • Region and grape exploration
  • Machine learning vintage predictions
Features
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Grape Base is your personal food and wine pairing assistant. Grape Base uses data collected from years of research to suggest the top wines to pair with the food you're eating. Know what wine you want to drink? Grape Base has you covered and will suggest dishes, cuisines, and flavors to pair with your bottle. Know what food you want to eat? Grape Base pairs the perfect wine to whatever you're eating. Try new combinations or learn more about the classics. Wine and food pairing has never been easier. No complicated filters or quizzes, just search for what you want to eat or drink and we'll pair the perfect wines or dishes for you. You'll immediately see what you should definitely try, what's worth trying and even what to avoid. Want more? Grape Base will take your wine pairings to an all new level. Learn what temp to serve each wine at, what type of decanter to use or even how long you can age a bottle at home. We've introduced a revolutionary new way to explore wine. After discovering the perfect pairing you can explore the best vintages of the region or grape you're pairing with. Our vintage "charts" make finding the perfect year, or the ones to avoid, simple and easy. Select the region or grape, and instantly see scores for that pair. No more scouring the internet or squinting at tiny tables to get the data you want. Grape Base takes vintage "charts" one step further - our machine learning and proprietary weather model allow us to provide vintage scores for any officially recognized region in the world and the primary grapes grown there. Want to know how the current year ended up? We can provide scores the minute harvest ends so you don't have to wait for scores to be published in a year's time. Grape Base is the ultimate food and wine pairing app. From wine pairings to vintage charts to serving and aging suggestions, Grape Base is the only wine app you'll ever need.

Screenshots

Combivino4 screens
Grape Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grape Base at 4.5 against Combivino's 1.0. Grape Base also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Combivino's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Grape Base sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Combivino asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grape Base holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grape Base has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Combivino's written reviews are positive against 50% of Grape Base's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, Grape Base monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Combivino versus Grape Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombivinoGrape Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPortale Chef S.r.l.Wine Grounds LLC

Customer experience

Combivino

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Grape Base

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Combivino

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Grape Base

Subscriptions2
  • The Almanac3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • The Vintner3 Months trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Serving and Aging$0.99
  • Top Vintages$0.99
  • Pairing types$0.99

Questions

Is Combivino free?
Combivino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grape Base free?
Grape Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Combivino or Grape Base?
Grape Base is rated higher. Combivino averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Grape Base averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Combivino or Grape Base have ads?
Combivino shows ads; Grape Base does not.
Which is updated more often, Combivino or Grape Base?
Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grape Base monthly. Most recently, Combivino was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grape Base on November 3, 2026.

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