Comparison

Gambero Rosso+ vs Coven

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

Head to head
About

Gambero Rosso+

This app delivers curated content for food and wine enthusiasts, covering global wines, trending products, and culinary events. Discover new recipes, tasting notes, travel tips, and interviews with industry professionals.

Highlights
  • Global wine and producer features
  • Product trends and curiosities
  • Italian and international events
  • Traditional and innovative cuisine
  • Chef and personality interviews
  • Restaurant and bar guides
  • Seasonal recipes and tasting notes
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Gambero Rosso mensile, la rivista per chi ama il cibo e il vino, il turismo e il tempo libero di qualità. Nato nel 1988 come il mensile dei consumatori curiosi e golosi racconta il gusto e gli stili di vita dei protagonisti del mondo del vino e del cibo: - i vini e i produttori nel mondo - le novità e le curiosità per essere informato sui prodotti tipici e di tendenza - gli eventi italiani ed internazionali da non perdere - la cucina tradizionale e quella innovativa - i protagonisti della ristorazione Ogni mese: - Tante nuove ricette con gli ingredienti di stagione - Le schede di degustazione di vini, oli e altri prodotti tipici - Consigli per viaggi alla scoperta di nuovi luoghi e sapori - Interviste con chef e personaggi noti - Indirizzi dei migliori ristoranti, bar e gastronomie E' possibile acquistare le singole copie o fare un abbonamento annuale auto-rinnovabile: - Abbonamento alla Rivista mensile di Gambero Rosso, € 39,99. - Abbonamento a Vini d’Italia & Ristoranti d’Italia, € 35,99. - Abbonamento a Tutte le guide, € 79,99. Copia singola: - Mensile Gambero Rosso, € 4,99 - Vini d'Italia, € 25,99 - Ristoranti d'Italia, € 17,99 - Altre Guide, € 7,99 Per modificare le opzioni di abbonamento o per disattivarlo visita il tuo account Apple. Ad avvenuta conferma dell'acquisto, il costo verrà addebitato sul tuo account iTunes. Ricorda che l'abbonamento verrà rinnovato automaticamente tramite iTunes Store. Il costo del rinnovo verrà addebitato automaticamente entro 24 ore dallo scadere dell'abbonamento corrente. Puoi disattivare il rinnovo automatico dal tuo account Apple, esprimendo la tua scelta almeno 24 ore prima dello scadere dell'abbonamento corrente. Non puoi cancellare il tuo abbonamento corrente prima dello scadere del termine. Nel caso in cui la pubblicazione preveda un periodo di prova gratuito, la parte di abbonamento rimanente non potrà essere restituita nel momento in cui l'utente acquista un abbonamento a tale pubblicazione. Privacy Policy: https://www.gamberorosso.it/informativa-sulla-protezione-dei-dati/ Terms of use: https://store.gamberorosso.it/content/3-termini-e-condizioni-di-uso

About

Coven

Easily pay for snacks and drinks from vending machines using your smartphone. Top up your account with various payment methods, transfer credit to friends, and access exclusive promotions. Report issues directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Connect to machines via smartphone
  • Multiple virtual payment methods
  • Transfer credit to friends
  • Exclusive promotions and discounts
  • Report malfunctions and stock issues
Features
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Tired of missing your coffee because you are out of coins? Bored of topping up your key every single time? Or to discover your favorite snack is out of stock? Well, from now on all of this will be memories! Download Coven app, connect and pay in a few seconds! With Coven app you will: - Connect in a few moments tapping your smartphone to the machine box or selecting it from the list - Top-up your credit via cash, Paypal, credit card and many other virtual payment methods - Transfer Credit to your friends - Benefit from exclusive promotions and discounts - Report malfunctions or out of stock products to our Customer Service

Screenshots

Gambero Rosso+4 screens
Coven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gambero Rosso+ at 100% against Coven's 21%. Gambero Rosso+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Coven's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Gambero Rosso+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Coven asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gambero Rosso+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gambero Rosso+'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Coven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gambero Rosso+ ships an update every 9 months, Coven every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gambero Rosso+ versus Coven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGambero Rosso+Coven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings) — better2.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGambero RossoMatipay S.r.l.

Customer experience

Gambero Rosso+

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Coven

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative69.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gambero Rosso+

Subscriptions2
  • Gambero Rosso$34.991 Year
  • Tutte le guide$69.991 Year
One-time8
  • Gambero Rosso Italia$1.99
  • Pizzerie d'Italia 2026$6.99
  • Street Food 2026$6.99
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  • Gelaterie d'Italia 2027$6.99
  • Gelaterie d'Italia 2025$6.99
  • Roma e il meglio del lazio 2026$6.99
  • Ristoranti d'Italia 2025$12.99
  • Ristoranti d'Italia 2026$14.99
None

Coven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gambero Rosso+ free?
Gambero Rosso+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coven free?
Coven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gambero Rosso+ or Coven?
Gambero Rosso+ is rated higher. Gambero Rosso+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Coven averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Gambero Rosso+ or Coven have ads?
Neither Gambero Rosso+ nor Coven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gambero Rosso+ or Coven?
Gambero Rosso+ ships an update every 9 months, and Coven every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gambero Rosso+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Coven on November 11, 2026.

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