Comparison

True Wine vs Terroir

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

Head to head
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

About

Terroir

Discover wine regions, grape varieties, and meal pairings. Currently features New Zealand, with more regions planned for future updates. An educational tool for wine enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Explore wine regions
  • Learn grape varieties
  • Discover region characteristics
  • Find meal pairings
  • New Zealand region available
Features
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Explore famous wine regions of the world! Learn about grape varieties, region characteristics, and meal pairings. (Only New Zealand is currently available. Stay tuned for more!)

Screenshots

True Wine4 screens
Terroir2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: True Wine at 4.8 against Terroir's 2.9. True Wine also leads on ratings volume (553 vs 9) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Terroir's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. True Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Terroir asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

True Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Wine has 553 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of True Wine's written reviews are positive against 50% of Terroir's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
True Wine versus Terroir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue WineTerroir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (553 ratings) — better2.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings553 — better9
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB46 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTrue Wine, Inc.Christian Padilla

Customer experience

True Wine

All ratings553 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Terroir

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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

Terroir

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

True Wine

Subscriptions2
  • True Wine Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • True Wine Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Terroir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is True Wine free?
True Wine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terroir free?
Terroir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, True Wine or Terroir?
True Wine is rated higher. True Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Terroir averages 2.9 from 9 ratings.
Do True Wine or Terroir have ads?
Neither True Wine nor Terroir shows ads.

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