Comparison

Combivino vs Tastingnotes

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

Tastingnotes

Features
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Tastingnotes è un’app pensata sia per degustatori professionisti che per semplici appassionati che vogliono conservare le degustazioni effettuate in modo semplice ed intuitivo. Nell'archivio di Tastingnotes sono presenti oltre … referenze di vini con un database in continuo aggiornamento sia da parte dello sviluppatore che da parte dei singoli utenti. Infatti, nel caso in cui la cantina o l’annata di un vino non fosse presente, l’utente può inserirla manualmente, in totale autonomia. Effettuare le degustazioni con Tastingnotes consente di valutare un vino a tutto tondo. Grazie all'interfaccia intuitiva è possibile procedere alla registrazione della degustazione velocemente senza, tuttavia, tralasciare ogni aspetto della degustazione. Si parte dall'aspetto visivo, per poi passare all'analisi organolettica olfattiva e a quella sensoriale gustativa. Le degustazioni sono quindi salvate in ordine cronologico e l’utente può richiamarle in qualsiasi momento. Tastingnotes è quindi utile sia in caso di preparazione dell’esame da sommelier e/o degustatore o, più semplicemente, per approfondire la passione per il buon vino.

Screenshots

Combivino4 screens
Tastingnotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tastingnotes at none against Combivino's shown. Combivino's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, Tastingnotes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Combivino versus Tastingnotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombivinoTastingnotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPortale Chef S.r.l.Mistretta Paolo

In-app purchases

None

Combivino

No in-app purchases

None

Tastingnotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Combivino free?
Combivino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tastingnotes free?
Tastingnotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Combivino or Tastingnotes have ads?
Combivino shows ads; Tastingnotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Combivino or Tastingnotes?
Combivino ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tastingnotes every 9 months. Most recently, Combivino was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tastingnotes on October 8, 2026.

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