# SmartCave vs CellarTracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CellarTracker at 71% against SmartCave's 25%. CellarTracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). SmartCave's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartCave sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SmartCave's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's.

SmartCave ships an update every 4 weeks, CellarTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartCave | CellarTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcave/id442935847/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 19 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Passion Dégustation](https://appshunter.io/developer/442935850) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartCave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcave/id442935847)

Manage your wine collection with this app. Browse a vast wine database, track your cellar's inventory, and get personalized drink date alerts. Discover food and wine pairings and estimate your collection's value.

**Highlights:** Extensive wine database, Cellar inventory management, Drink date tracking, Food and wine pairing suggestions, Collection valuation, Offline cellar access, Bulk import from Excel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abo. 3 mois au Wine-Detector | $23.99 | one-time |
| Abo. 6 mois au Wine-Detector | $45.99 | one-time |
| Compte premium 1 an | $89.99 | one-time |


### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

**Highlights:** Track wine tasting notes and ratings, Access millions of wine reviews, Scan bottles with barcode tool, View real-time pricing data, Get personalized wine recommendations, Manage cellar inventory and storage, Discover new wines and producers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
- 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
- 👍 Love the new app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't set up account
- 🔧 Should be more customizable
- 🔧 Much worse than the old version
- 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
- 🔧 More compact views needed

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
- Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Add wish list features
- Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
- Add ability to switch currency
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCave free?

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

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartCave or CellarTracker?

CellarTracker is rated higher. SmartCave averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CellarTracker averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do SmartCave or CellarTracker have ads?

Neither SmartCave nor CellarTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartCave or CellarTracker?

SmartCave ships an update every 4 weeks, and CellarTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartCave was updated on October 1, 2026 and CellarTracker on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*