Comparison

Combivino vs The MICHELIN Guide

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

The MICHELIN Guide

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

Highlights
  • Global restaurant and hotel listings
  • Instant booking for hotels
  • Create and share favorite place lists
  • Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership)
  • Expert travel specialist assistance
Features
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Stay in amazing places. Eat unforgettable meals. Take the MICHELIN Guide app wherever you go. The MICHELIN Guide app puts the world’s best restaurants and hotels right in your pocket — and lets you book them. It marks the first time in history that the entire global guide — every restaurant in every location — is all together, all in one place. The app also includes the new and improved MICHELIN Guide hotel selection. Now you can instantly book the world’s most unique and exciting hotels, each one chosen for their extraordinary style, service, and personality. The MICHELIN Guide app makes it easier than ever to plan your next adventure or enhance your current one. Use it to quickly find and reserve restaurants and hotels near you or in a future destination; create and share lists of all your favorite places; or trial our “Plus” membership and receive free VIP upgrades and amenities at participating hotels. Need concierge-level care? Our expert travel specialists are waiting just a click away, available to assist with any aspect of your trip. They’re real people, ready to help you go places. So get going. Find great restaurants & hotels in each MICHELIN Guide city. Book amazing hotels wherever you find yourself. Download the app today.

Screenshots

Combivino4 screens
The MICHELIN Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The MICHELIN Guide at 4.9 against Combivino's 1.0. The MICHELIN Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 1). Combivino's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The MICHELIN Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MICHELIN Guide has 7.6K 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 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Combivino versus The MICHELIN Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombivinoThe MICHELIN Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (7.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB171 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPortale Chef S.r.l.Tablet Inc

Customer experience

Combivino

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

The MICHELIN Guide

All ratings7,550 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative47.4%

Bugs and requests

Combivino

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The MICHELIN Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Location services not working as expected
  • Search functionality not returning relevant results
  • Inability to save or access user-created lists

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
  • Map view with location-based recommendations
  • User-generated reviews and photos
  • Offline mode for accessing content without internet
  • Landscape mode support for tablets

In-app purchases

None

Combivino

No in-app purchases

None

The MICHELIN Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Combivino free?
Combivino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The MICHELIN Guide free?
The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Combivino or The MICHELIN Guide?
The MICHELIN Guide is rated higher. Combivino averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 from 7.6K ratings.
Do Combivino or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?
Combivino shows ads; The MICHELIN Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Combivino or The MICHELIN Guide?
Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Combivino was updated on November 6, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on November 8, 2026.

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