Comparison

True Wine vs Grape Master

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

Grape Master

Features
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Meet Grape Master — the fun, beautiful way to learn the world's wine grapes. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Assyrtiko, master 50 grape varieties through quick, addictive quizzes — then actually remember them. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • 50 grape varieties with origin, style, aromas, typical wines and a memorable fact for each • 6 quiz modes: Red or White, Which Country, Which Region, Reverse, Guess the Aromas, and Wine-for-the-Dish pairing • 3 game types: relaxed Standard, Time attack, and endless Survival • Hear it pronounced: tap any grape name and hear it spoken in the right language — Cabernet in French, Nebbiolo in Italian, Riesling in German • Study mode: swipeable flashcards with no pressure • Food & wine pairing guide: search any dish and find the wines that fit • XP, levels and streaks to keep you coming back • Fully bilingual: English & German, switch anytime • Beautiful native design, light & dark mode, works offline • No account, no ads, no tracking — your data stays on your device Whether you're prepping for a tasting, brushing up before dinner, or just love wine, Grape Master turns learning into a game. Cheers — and happy studying!

Screenshots

True Wine4 screens
Grape Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grape Master at none against True Wine's 2. True Wine's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Grape Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
True Wine versus Grape Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue WineGrape Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (557 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings557 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTrue Wine, Inc.Christoph Lohe

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

Grape Master

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

Grape Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is True Wine free?
True Wine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grape Master free?
Grape Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do True Wine or Grape Master have ads?
Neither True Wine nor Grape Master shows ads.

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