# ASK QelviQ vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASK QelviQ at none against CellarTracker's 6. ASK QelviQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). CellarTracker's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ASK QelviQ against 4.9 for CellarTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ASK QelviQ ships an update every 5 weeks, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASK QelviQ | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-qelviq/id1599707641/reviews)** | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 78 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kellvin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599707643) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### ASK QelviQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-qelviq/id1599707641)

Discover the perfect wine and food pairings with personalized recommendations. Access a vast database of wines and get expert advice from a global sommelier network. Manage your wine collection and find where to purchase your favorites.

**Highlights:** Wine serving temperature advice, Food and wine pairing suggestions, Sommelier network for questions, Wine inventory management, Wine purchasing assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ASK QelviQ free?

ASK QelviQ 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, ASK QelviQ or CellarTracker?

ASK QelviQ is rated higher. ASK QelviQ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do ASK QelviQ or CellarTracker have ads?

Neither ASK QelviQ nor CellarTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASK QelviQ or CellarTracker?

ASK QelviQ ships an update every 5 weeks, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASK QelviQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and CellarTracker on November 9, 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.*
