Comparison

Wine Cellar Import Pro vs Wine Vault

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

Head to head
About

Wine Cellar Import Pro

Manage your wine collection with this app designed for enthusiasts. Easily import and export your cellar data, track tasted bottles, and access detailed information. Sync across devices and quickly locate your favorite wines.

Highlights
  • Import/export cellar data (CSV, Companion)
  • Manage up to 3000 bottles
  • Track tasted bottles
  • Scan bottle barcodes for info
  • Sync with iCloud
  • Create favorite lists
  • Sort cellar by various characteristics
Features
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Wine Cellar is an application for the wine enthusiast. It is made to help both the amateur or the more experienced wine enthusiast. It helps to manage your wine bottles and also to collect information about bottles already tasted. Wine Cellar HD for iPad is available on the App Store. Also available for free, Wine Cellar Companion to fully sync, view and edit your cellar on your Mac http://sg-iphone.com/winecellar/companion.html PRO Features: Wine Cellar PRO offers everything from Wine Cellar with the added feature of importing your cellar from your computer into the iPhone. The limit of 500 is increased to 3000 bottles. With Wine Cellar Pro, you can fully manage your cellar using the import/export function. You can do all the editing on your PC and import it to your iPhone so there is no need to type your 400+ bottles on your iPhone. The file format used is csv (OpenOffice is an excellent tool to edit the file) or use the more simple Companion to view and edit your cellar (Mac OS X only). The file format is very convenient if you already have your cellar in a database or in an excel spreadsheet. The conversion to the Wine Cellar format is very simple. 3 ways are offered to import your cellar (WiFi required): -Using Wine Cellar Companion 2.1 (Mac OS X) -Using the embedded website hosted on the iphone. (Same as Exporting your cellar to your computer) -By hosting your cellar file on a web site and accessing it with your iPhone (Wi-Fi or 3G required) More on Wine Cellar features: Easy to use, easy to learn Wine Cellar is designed to be easy to use and learn. The interface is designed with Apple's user interface guidelines for simplicity and ease of use. It is intuitive and simple. Sync all your devices using iCloud. It is suggested to backup the cellar using one of the export techniques when using iCloud. Share bottles with other users via email, SMS or turn the phone sideways Scan bottle bar codes and retrieve info automatically (information is from the SAQ and LCBO in Quebec/Ontario/Canada) Thanks to all the feedback from users, of whom reported bugs or gave recommendations, Wine Cellar has been improving for over a year now and Wine Cellar will continue to improve with new features. Quick The interface presents the wine cellar in an efficient manner. It is easy and fast to locate a bottle, search for keywords, or simply browse bottles by the grouping defined by the user. Favorite list A favorite list of bottles provides an even quicker method to locate a bottle. Export your cellar to your computer using 2 ways (WiFi required): -Using the free Companion Tool (Mac OS X) -Using the integrated web server. Use Companion or OpenOffice to edit and view your cellar on your computer. The main view can be sorted on most of the wine's characteristics (by region, country, vontage just to name a few) Improved main screen The main screen shows pictures and more details about each bottle. A more compact display of the main list is also available for a more streamlined look. Preview The preview area provides a quick overview showing more details about the selected bottle. Add/remove a bottle in stock directly from the main screen with the simple sliding gesture across the area. Wine Cellar provides you all the detailed information that you want For each bottle, you can add, remove or edit all characteristics. You can quickly add a new vintage from an existing bottle using the shortcut. Many useful characteristics can be displayed - Region, Country, Vintage Rating (on a 5 star ranking system) and much more. - Full screen picture of the label Wine Cellar is user friendly and adapts to the user's needs You can fully configure what you want to be asked for when adding a bottle. Unneeded characteristics can simply be skipped, or removed from the wizard to allow a quick interaction with the software. Wine Cellar is not affiliated with the SAQ or LCBO

About

Wine Vault

Features
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WineVault: Your Ultimate Wine Cellar Tracker Discover, organize, and enjoy every bottle in your collection. WineVault is your go-to app for managing your personal wine cellar with elegance and clarity. Key Features: Comprehensive Cellar Tracking: Log and manage each bottle with all the essentialsβ€”wine name, winery, vintage, bottle size, price, status, ratings, and more. Whether it is sealed for later or open for tonight, WineVault keeps your collection structured. Detailed Wine Profiles: Capture every nuance that matters: region, country, appellation, varietal, grape varieties, cellar location, tasting notes, pairings, and drink-by dates. Build rich bottle profiles you can actually use. Smart Scan & Identification: Scan wine labels to quickly identify bottles and prefill details, helping you add wines faster and with less manual typing. Insights & Cellar Snapshot: See your collection at a glance with useful stats like bottle count, total cellar value, average rating, top wineries, and top regions. Gallery & Winery Views: Browse your wines visually in the gallery and explore your cellar grouped by winery for a cleaner overview of your collection. Customizable Experience: Personalize WineVault with your preferred currency and bottle-size unit so pricing, forms, and insights match how you collect. WineVault Pro: Unlock advanced features including AI-powered label scanning, deeper tasting support, and premium insights for serious collectors. Built for Collectors: Whether you are starting your first shelf or managing a growing cellar, WineVault helps you track better and savor more. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wine Cellar Import Pro4 screens
Wine Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wine Vault at Free against Wine Cellar Import Pro's $0.99. Wine Cellar Import Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Wine Vault is free to download; Wine Cellar Import Pro costs $0.99 up front. Wine Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Wine Cellar Import Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 5 level
Wine Cellar Import Pro versus Wine Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWine Cellar Import ProWine Vault
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Best chart rank#160 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSimon GuertinJulian Beck

In-app purchases

None

Wine Cellar Import Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wine Vault

Subscriptions2
  • WineVault Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • WineVault Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Wine Cellar Import Pro free?
Wine Cellar Import Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wine Vault free?
Wine Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wine Cellar Import Pro or Wine Vault have ads?
Neither Wine Cellar Import Pro nor Wine Vault shows ads.

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