# The MICHELIN Guide vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The MICHELIN Guide at none against CellarTracker's 6. The MICHELIN Guide also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). CellarTracker's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 41%) and chart position (#16 vs #186). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The MICHELIN Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The MICHELIN Guide against 4.9 for CellarTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's.

The MICHELIN Guide ships an update every 9 days, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MICHELIN Guide | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#16** |
| Size | 171 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### The MICHELIN Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

**Highlights:** Track wine tasting notes and ratings, Access millions of wine reviews, Scan bottles with barcode tool, View real-time pricing data, Get personalized wine recommendations, Manage cellar inventory and storage, Discover new wines and producers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
- 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
- 👍 Love the new app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't set up account
- 🔧 Should be more customizable
- 🔧 Much worse than the old version
- 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
- 🔧 More compact views needed

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
- Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Add wish list features
- Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
- Add ability to switch currency
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MICHELIN Guide free?

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CellarTracker free?

CellarTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The MICHELIN Guide or CellarTracker?

CellarTracker is rated higher. The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

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

Neither The MICHELIN Guide nor CellarTracker shows ads.

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

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

### Which is more popular, The MICHELIN Guide or CellarTracker?

The MICHELIN Guide currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and CellarTracker at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*