# WTSO vs Wine

The clearest difference is rating: Wine at 4.8 against WTSO's 3.3. Wine also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). WTSO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. WTSO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of WTSO's written reviews are positive against 76% of Wine's.

WTSO ships an update every 7 months, Wine every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WTSO | Wine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wtso/id398337947/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 9 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ashburn Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/398337950) | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) |

## What reviewers say

### WTSO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wtso/id398337947)

Discover and purchase high-quality wines at significant discounts with free shipping options. Get daily wine releases, track orders, and access detailed tasting notes. Enjoy a satisfaction guarantee and convenient features like free storage holds.

**Highlights:** Daily wine releases, Up to 70% off wine deals, Free shipping options, Detailed tech notes, Order tracking, Free 12-month holds, Virtual wine tastings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you find, compare, and buy wines, beers, and spirits globally. Scan labels or search by name to access pricing, critic scores, and purchase locations. Discover new drinks and expand your knowledge with its extensive encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Scan wine labels, Compare prices, Find purchase locations, Access critic scores, View vintage information, Rate and review wines, Explore drink encyclopedia

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wine-Searcher PRO | $10.99 | per month |
| Wine-Searcher PRO | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Comprehensive database
- 💰 Helps find best prices
- 🔍 Detailed wine information
- 🔍 Useful for wine collectors
- 🔍 Excellent resource for wine enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate label recognition
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🔍 Limited search functionality in app
- 🔍 Outdated information on some wines

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Saved wines not syncing properly
- Landscape mode not working on iPad

**Requested features**

- Wish list feature for wines to buy
- Improved label scanning and recognition
- Ability to save and rate tasted wines
- More integration with wine critic reviews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WTSO free?

WTSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wine free?

Wine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WTSO or Wine?

Wine is rated higher. WTSO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Wine averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do WTSO or Wine have ads?

Neither WTSO nor Wine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WTSO or Wine?

WTSO ships an update every 7 months, and Wine every 8 days. Most recently, WTSO was updated on September 19, 2026 and Wine on September 26, 2026.

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