The UWC vs CTFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The UWC
Discover wine events, shops, and restaurants, both online and in-person. Connect with other wine enthusiasts to chat, share recommendations, and make friends. This app is a hub for spirits and food lovers.
- Discover wine events
- Find wine shops
- Locate restaurants
- Connect with wine lovers
- Share recommendations
- Virtual and real-world events
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At home, work, or wherever you are, view wine events (virtual and real world), shops (online and brick & mortar), and restaurants near you. Be part of a club with fellow wine lovers. Chat about wine, get recommendations, give advice, or just make friends! From seminars and tastings to virtual events, Urban Wine Club is the place for wine, spirits, and food enthusiasts.
CTFM
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Cardless loyalty payments made simple. Generate secure one-time PINs, manage your points and statements, track support tickets, and stay updated on exclusive offers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CTFM at none against The UWC's shown. CTFM also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The UWC ships an update every 16 months, CTFM every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The UWC | CTFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ari KALOGEROPOULOS | Carl Heinz Conradie |
In-app purchases
The UWC
No in-app purchases
CTFM
No in-app purchases
