# Truffle vs Cellar Somm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cellar Somm at 100% against Truffle's 65%. Cellar Somm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Truffle's advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truffle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cellar Somm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cellar Somm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truffle has 338 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Truffle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cellar Somm's.

Truffle ships an update every 9 days, Cellar Somm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truffle | Cellar Somm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellar-somm/id6760432697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reeltalk INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510418815) | [Infiniti Engineering, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882203942) |

## What reviewers say

### Truffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410)

This social app helps you track restaurants you've visited or want to visit, either for personal journaling or with friends. Enjoy a pressure-free experience without rankings or mandatory reviews, and visualize your tracked spots on a shared map.

**Highlights:** Social restaurant tracking, Personal restaurant journal, Connect with foodie friends, No ranking or review pressure, Map of tracked restaurants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Excellent map tracking of visited restaurants
- 📸 Simple photo upload and review functionality
- 👥 Valuable social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 💡 Innovative concept - 'Letterboxd for restaurants'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after extensive setup process
- 🚫 Subscription model not disclosed upfront
- 🐛 SMS verification code not sending to users
- 📍 Limited restaurant database outside major cities (NYC-centric)
- 🔐 Requires phone number upfront without clear explanation

**Reported bugs**

- SMS verification code not being sent to users
- Photos shuffle from their original upload order
- Private account photos remain public by default
- Text verification not working in UK
- Photos not displaying in chronological order

**Requested features**

- Star rating system for meals and restaurants
- Ability to rate restaurants on profile alongside reviews
- Social features to view and sort other users' reviews
- Photo sorting by chronological order of addition
- Option to set photos as private by default


### Cellar Somm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellar-somm/id6760432697)

Manage your wine collection with detailed tracking, AI sommelier insights, and community features. Log every bottle, get personalized recommendations, and analyze your cellar's value and profile. Connect with other wine enthusiasts and import your existing data.

**Highlights:** Detailed bottle tracking, AI sommelier for insights and pairings, Community sharing and reviews, Import from other platforms, Cellar value estimation, Customizable lists and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cellar Somm | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truffle free?

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

### Is Cellar Somm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Truffle or Cellar Somm?

Cellar Somm is rated higher. Truffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Cellar Somm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Truffle or Cellar Somm have ads?

Neither Truffle nor Cellar Somm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Truffle or Cellar Somm?

Truffle ships an update every 9 days, and Cellar Somm every 4 days. Most recently, Truffle was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cellar Somm on October 21, 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.*