Comparison

Wine Spies vs Firstleaf

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily wine deals
  • App-exclusive offers
  • Instant checkout
  • Account management
  • Locker feature for consolidated shipping
  • Temperature-controlled wine storage
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
  • Personalized taste refinement
  • Digital wine library and taste tracking
  • Expert-backed wine picks
  • Menu and shelf scanning
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Wine Spies4 screens
Firstleaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wine Spies ships an update every 3 weeks, Firstleaf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wine Spies versus Firstleaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWine SpiesFirstleaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better4.4 (691 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better691
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Wine Spies, LLCFirstleaf.com, Inc.

Customer experience

Wine Spies

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.2%

Firstleaf

All ratings691 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral11.6%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

Wine Spies

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Wine Spies

No in-app purchases

None

Firstleaf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wine Spies free?
Wine Spies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firstleaf free?
Firstleaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wine Spies or Firstleaf?
Wine Spies is rated higher. Wine Spies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Firstleaf averages 4.4 from 691 ratings.
Do Wine Spies or Firstleaf have ads?
Wine Spies shows ads; Firstleaf does not.
Which is updated more often, Wine Spies or Firstleaf?
Wine Spies ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firstleaf fortnightly. Most recently, Wine Spies was updated on October 19, 2026 and Firstleaf on October 17, 2026.

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