LCBO vs DineSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LCBO
Shop a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wine, beer, and coolers. Browse thousands of products, scan items in-store for details, and order for pickup or delivery. Find product availability and save your favorites.
- Browse and shop thousands of products
- In-store barcode scanner
- Order for pickup or delivery
- Check product availability
- Favorite products and stores
- Find store locations
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The official LCBO app lets you browse and shop thousands of wine, beers & ciders, spirits, coolers and more! The LCBO app allows you to: • Browse and shop thousands of LCBO & Vintages products. • Scan products in-store using the app’s barcode scanner to get more info. • Order products to be picked up in-store or shipped directly to you. • Find up-to-date product availability in your favourite store or closest store. • Add products and stores to your favourite list for quick access. • Find a location.
DineSmart
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DineSmart currently supports the City of Toronto. Additional regions across Canada will be added soon, so stay tuned if your area isn’t supported yet! DineSmart provides quick and easy access to health inspection data for restaurants and food establishments in supported areas. Data is retrieved directly from regional public health agencies and updated regularly, so you always have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. Explore nearby locations on an interactive map, search for a specific place, and view detailed inspection records to make informed decisions about where to dine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LCBO at every 2 months against DineSmart's every 69 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LCBO ships an update every 2 months, DineSmart every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LCBO | DineSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 69 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liquor Control Board of Ontario | Mohammed Al-Dahleh |
In-app purchases
LCBO
No in-app purchases
DineSmart
No in-app purchases
