# FIVI vs The MICHELIN Guide

The clearest difference is monetization model: FIVI at free against The MICHELIN Guide's free with in-app purchases. FIVI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). The MICHELIN Guide's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FIVI against 4.9 for The MICHELIN Guide. 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.

FIVI ships an update monthly, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIVI | The MICHELIN Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivi/id1525235696/reviews)** | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 47 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [S4win S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465046997) | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) |

## What reviewers say

### FIVI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivi/id1525235696)

Discover and connect with independent Italian winemakers. Find wineries near you, organize tasting tours, and stay updated on wine events. Access a comprehensive list of members and their contact information.

**Highlights:** Find FIVI member wineries, Geolocation for nearby wineries, Create a favorites list, Organize tasting tours, View event listings, Read FIVI news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The MICHELIN Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Curated and reliable restaurant recommendations
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Useful for discovering new dining experiences
- 🌟 Michelin brand reputation and credibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗺️ Inconsistent map functionality
- 🔒 Forced registration to access content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Suboptimal user experience on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIVI free?

FIVI 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, FIVI or The MICHELIN Guide?

FIVI is rated higher. FIVI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do FIVI or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?

Neither FIVI nor The MICHELIN Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FIVI or The MICHELIN Guide?

FIVI ships an update monthly, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, FIVI was updated on November 3, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*