# Agave Matchmaker vs Wine

The clearest difference is rating: Wine at 4.8 against Agave Matchmaker's 3.4. Wine also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 48%) and ratings volume (17K vs 186). Agave Matchmaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Agave Matchmaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Agave Matchmaker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Wine's.

Agave Matchmaker ships an update every 2 months, Wine every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Agave Matchmaker | Wine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agave-matchmaker/id519897332/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 21 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [S2F Online, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/519897335) | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) |

## What reviewers say

### Agave Matchmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agave-matchmaker/id519897332)

Discover agave spirits tailored to your personal taste. This app analyzes your preferences to recommend tequilas and other spirits, revealing your unique flavor profile and favorite production methods. Explore detailed product information, connect with a community of enthusiasts, and find out where your favorite drinks are made.

**Highlights:** Personalized taste profile analysis, Agave spirit matching algorithm, Detailed product information, Community activity feed, Distillery database, Learn about agave spirits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive tequila database with extensive product information
- ⭐ Community-driven ratings and reviews system
- 🏷️ Additive-free designation feature (when working)
- 🎓 Educational content about tequila production and industry
- 👥 Active community of tequila enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Extremely slow loading times and performance issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔐 Security concerns with password reset and phishing links
- ❌ Login and account creation failures
- 🗺️ Broken location/nearby search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen crashes and freezes
- Account creation fails with unknown error
- Password reset links flagged as phishing
- Apple ID login causes crashes
- Facebook login spinner never completes

**Requested features**

- Restore additive-free badge/sticker feature
- Improve app performance and loading speed
- Add sorting and filtering options by tequila type (blanco, reposado, etc.)
- Implement rating-based sorting
- Add wishlist management with sorting preferences


### Wine

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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 Agave Matchmaker free?

Agave Matchmaker 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, Agave Matchmaker or Wine?

Wine is rated higher. Agave Matchmaker averages 3.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Wine averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Agave Matchmaker or Wine have ads?

Neither Agave Matchmaker nor Wine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Agave Matchmaker or Wine?

Agave Matchmaker ships an update every 2 months, and Wine every 9 days. Most recently, Agave Matchmaker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Wine on October 26, 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.*