Wine Spies vs Firstleaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily wine deals
- App-exclusive offers
- Instant checkout
- Account management
- Locker feature for consolidated shipping
- Temperature-controlled wine storage
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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.
Firstleaf
Discover your next favorite wine with instant, personalized recommendations. Simply scan a wine label, menu, or shelf to get expert-backed suggestions tailored to your taste. Build a digital wine library and refine your palate with this free pocket sommelier.
- Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
- Personalized taste refinement
- Digital wine library and taste tracking
- Expert-backed wine picks
- Menu and shelf scanning
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Stop guessing and start sipping confidently with Firstleaf. With 1.3M+ wines, 95% label recognition, and expert-backed picks, Firstleaf is your free, pocket sommelier. Whether you're at the store, browsing a restaurant menu, or planning a night in, we make it fast, easy, and fun to find your perfect bottle. HOW IT WORKS: + Scan & Discover: Snap a photo of wine labels, menus, or shelves for instant, tailored recommendations. + Refine Your Taste: Rate wines to improve suggestions and build your personal flavor profile. + Track & Learn: Create a digital wine library and explore your evolving taste with WinePrint™. + Manage Your Club: Members can customize shipments, rate wines, and update preferences in-app. Not a member? Join America’s most personalized wine club and get wines delivered to your door. Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, Firstleaf helps you explore with confidence. The more you sip and rate, the smarter our recommendations become. No ads. No cost. Just smarter sipping. Download now. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Firstleaf at none against Wine Spies's shown. Wine Spies's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (73% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wine Spies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 691 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Wine Spies's written reviews are positive against 44% of Firstleaf's.
Wine Spies ships an update every 3 weeks, Firstleaf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wine Spies | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better | 4.4 (691 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better | 44.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 691 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Wine Spies, LLC | Firstleaf.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
Wine Spies
Firstleaf
User reviews
Wine Spies
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Firstleaf
From 691 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🍷 Great wine selection
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🤗 Positive user experience
- 💰 Good value
- 🧠 Useful for discovering new wines
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🙁 Unsatisfactory customer service
- 🚢 Delivery issues
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 😕 Inconsistent wine quality
Bugs and requests
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
Firstleaf
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing or not opening
- Issues with updating preferences
- Inconsistent wine information display
- Trouble canceling membership
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to purchase favorite wines
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Expand rating system beyond like/dislike
- Allow easier subscription management
- Integrate wine cellar tracking
In-app purchases
Wine Spies
No in-app purchases
Firstleaf
No in-app purchases








