Comparison

DAOU+ vs Wine Spies

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

Head to head
About

DAOU+

Discover and acquire luxury wines with this app. Explore exclusive collections, manage your membership, send wine gifts effortlessly, and book visits to the Estate. Stay informed about the wine world and get event invitations.

Highlights
  • Browse curated wine shop
  • Send wine gifts without addresses
  • Manage membership preferences
  • Customize club allocations
  • Reserve Estate visits
  • Wine news feed
  • Event notifications and invitations
Features
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Indulge in the world of luxury wine like never before with DAOU+! Elevate your wine experience to new heights with exclusive events and coveted collections of highly sought-after wines, all at your fingertips. Our stunning and user-friendly app makes it easier than ever to discover and acquire the finest wines, all in one convenient location. Join us on a journey of unparalleled sophistication and taste, that will leave you speechless. Download our app today and discover the world of wine like never before.​ + Browse our curated wine shop conveniently pre-sorted to your needs. ​ + Effortlessly send wine gifts. No address needed! DAOU+ takes care of the heavy lifting​ + Conveniently manage your Membership preferences​ + Customize your Club Allocation​ + Looking to make a trip to our Estate? Take advantage of our simple reservation feature​ + Stay up-to-date with the wine world by checking out our news feed + Get notified and invited to events across the country! ​

About

Wine Spies

Discover daily, deeply discounted wine offers from a trusted source with over 15 years of experience. Access exclusive app-only deals, enjoy rapid checkout, and manage your account on the go. Consolidate purchases for free shipping with the innovative Locker feature.

Highlights
  • Daily wine deals
  • App-exclusive offers
  • Instant checkout
  • Account management
  • Locker feature for consolidated shipping
  • Temperature-controlled wine storage
Features
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For over 15 years Wine Spies has been a leading source of incredible wine deals. This app brings all the features of our desktop website to your phone, and makes it easier than ever to order wine quickly and manage your account from anywhere. With our app you’ll be first to know when a new offer lands each day. You’ll get access to secret app-only deals not available on our desktop site. You can use our instant checkout to snag a deal before it’s gone (many sell out very quickly!) with one click in just seconds. Plus you can enjoy the convenience and flexibility of our Locker feature. With Lockers you’ll never pay for expensive shipping again. You can build a case of wine, one or two bottles at a time, and consolidate multiple purchases into a single shipment. Store up to two cases of wine in our temperature controlled warehouse and ship them for free at your convenience. About Wine Spies Wine Spies is located in Sonoma Valley and every day we feature one carefully sourced wine at the lowest price you’ll find anywhere. We source all kinds of wines across a wide range of styles and prices; from small boutique wineries in our backyard and 100-point rarities from Napa, to importing our own favorites - you never know what will show up each day. No matter the wine, you can trust it’s the highest quality. We’re extremely picky, and choose only the most outstanding examples to share with you. If you ever run into a problem of any kind, our excellent customer support team will take care to reach a positive resolution. Download it today and never miss another great deal again.

Screenshots

DAOU+4 screens
Wine Spies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DAOU+ at none against Wine Spies's shown. DAOU+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). Wine Spies's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 403). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DAOU+ against 4.9 for Wine Spies. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 403 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of DAOU+'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Wine Spies's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAOU+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Wine Spies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DAOU+ versus Wine Spies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAOU+Wine Spies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (403 ratings) — better4.9 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4031.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDAOU VineyardsThe Wine Spies, LLC

Customer experience

DAOU+

All ratings403 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

Wine Spies

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative24.1%

User reviews

DAOU+

From 403 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Convenient for ordering wine
  • 👍 Great for managing membership
  • 👍 Seamless ordering process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Promo codes not recognized
  • 🐛 App does not load
  • 🐛 Search feature missing
  • 🐛 Checkout process cumbersome
  • 🐛 App is buggy

Wine Spies

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customer service
  • 🚀 Fantastic deals and pricing
  • 💡 Locker feature for trying new wines
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Wide variety of wines

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow shipping and order fulfillment
  • 🐛 Coupon codes not working
  • 🐛 Oxidized and poor quality wines
  • 🐛 Difficult to contact the company

Bugs and requests

DAOU+

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Promo codes not working
  • App not loading
  • Search feature missing
  • Checkout process issues
  • App is buggy
Show 3 more
  • App not functioning after update
  • Blank pages
  • Lost items in cart

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add effective dates for promo codes
  • Restore search feature
  • Improve checkout flow (ship to/pick up)
  • Divide reservations into future/past
  • Add dark mode option

Wine Spies

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shipping delays
  • Coupon code issues
  • Receiving spoiled wines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve website and app navigation
  • Add more filtering options
  • Develop a native iPad app

In-app purchases

None

DAOU+

No in-app purchases

None

Wine Spies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAOU+ free?
DAOU+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wine Spies free?
Wine Spies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DAOU+ or Wine Spies?
DAOU+ is rated higher. DAOU+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while Wine Spies averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.
Do DAOU+ or Wine Spies have ads?
Wine Spies shows ads; DAOU+ does not.
Which is updated more often, DAOU+ or Wine Spies?
DAOU+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wine Spies every 3 weeks. Most recently, DAOU+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wine Spies on September 24, 2026.

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