Comparison

Curate Wine vs Wine Tasting

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

Head to head
About

Curate Wine

Record details of every wine you taste with a sophisticated note builder. Compare flavor profiles with other users. Offers three levels of detail to suit all experience levels, from beginners to experts.

Highlights
  • Sophisticated tasting note builder
  • Sensory evaluation capture
  • Flavor and profile comparison
  • Three tiers of detail
  • Community features
  • Winery/vineyard brand management
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Track every wine you drink with Curate. Quickly capture all aspects of your sensory evaluation using our sophisticated tasting note builder, then compare flavors and profile characteristics with other members. With three tiers of detail, Curate supports every experience level, from first-time tasters to master sommeliers. If you own or represent a winery or vineyard, contact us to learn more about managing your brand and product presentation on our platform as well as how to access trade-exclusive features.

About

Wine Tasting

Democratize wine knowledge with expert insights into aromas and tasting techniques. Learn to identify and describe wine characteristics step-by-step, and share the experience with friends through interactive tasting events. This tool makes understanding wine accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Highlights
  • 270 aromas and wine terms explained
  • Step-by-step tasting guidance
  • Visual "Drilldown" method
  • Host remote tasting events
  • Compare palates with friends
  • Multilingual support
Features
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UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF WINE – WITHOUT THE SNOBBERY. Ever found yourself sniffing a glass of wine and feeling completely lost? Do you want to describe what you’re smelling but can’t find the right words? Stop guessing and start knowing. With over 30 years of expertise and a best-selling visual method, we’ve built the ultimate tool to democratize wine knowledge. No elitist jargon. No hidden costs. Just pure, actionable insight. WHY THIS APP IS YOUR PERFECT WINE COMPANION: THE ULTIMATE WINE DECODER We don’t just list flavors; we explain them. Explore 270 aromas and wine terms (including tannin structures, acidity, and body). For every entry, you’ll learn: • The Origin: Where does this scent come from? • The Meaning: Is it a sign of quality or a flaw? • Typicality: Which grape varieties usually show this trait? MASTER TASTING STEP-BY-STEP Learn to taste like a professional using our systematic "Drilldown" principle. We guide you visually through Appearance, Nose, and Palate. Access concise, expert knowledge at every step—based on the proven Mindmapping method that has helped thousands of beginners become confident tasters. FRIENDSTASTING: WINE IS A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Wine is better when shared. Use "FriendsTasting" to host tasting events—even remotely. Everyone selects their own sensory impressions on their phone. At the end, the results are revealed: Who smelled the berries? Who felt the oak? Compare your palate with friends and learn together in a fun, interactive way. OUR PHILOSOPHY: AFFORDABLE KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL We believe wine knowledge should be accessible, not a monthly bill. • Pay Once, Use Forever: No hidden fees, no "Pro" subscriptions. You own the content. • Comprehensive & Updated: Over 20 years of experience in the App Store, updated regularly. • Multilingual: Available in multiple languages for wine lovers worldwide. Go from enthusiast to expert. Download now and decode your next glass of wine!

Screenshots

Curate Wine4 screens
Wine Tasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curate Wine at 100% against Wine Tasting's 50%. Curate Wine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Wine Tasting's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Wine Tasting sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Curate Wine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Curate Wine versus Wine Tasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurate WineWine Tasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB172 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCurate Software CorporationVinoMobile

Customer experience

Curate Wine

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wine Tasting

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Curate Wine

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Wine Tasting

One-time7
  • FriendsTasting: + 10 people$2.99
  • Wine Tasting Basic Version$2.99
  • PROMO: Upgrade to PRO-Version$3.99
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  • FriendsTasting: + 100 people$4.99
  • Wine Tasting Upgrade to PRO$5.99
  • FriendsTasting: + 1,000 people$6.99
  • Wine Tasting PRO Version$8.99

Questions

Is Curate Wine free?
Curate Wine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wine Tasting free?
Wine Tasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curate Wine or Wine Tasting have ads?
Curate Wine shows ads; Wine Tasting does not.

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