# Wine Maps vs SOMM TV

The clearest difference is price: SOMM TV at Free against Wine Maps's $0.99. SOMM TV also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (98% vs 82%). Wine Maps's advantage is chart position (#13 vs #181) and iOS requirement (14.8 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SOMM TV is free to download; Wine Maps costs $0.99 up front. Wine Maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SOMM TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOMM TV holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 452 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Wine Maps's written reviews are positive against 98% of SOMM TV's.

Wine Maps ships an update every 4 months, SOMM TV every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine Maps | SOMM TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-maps/id552821843/reviews) | **[4.9 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somm-tv/id1458370339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **97.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #181 |
| Size | 48 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.8** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/517523156) | [Forgotten Man Films LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458370338) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-maps/id552821843)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Explore global wine regions with detailed visual maps. Search for specific areas, customize map views, and test your knowledge. Ideal for wine enthusiasts, educators, and commercial use with an optional distribution license.

**Highlights:** 130+ maps of wine regions across 25 countries, Search and zoom into specific wine regions, Customize map elements (labels, rivers, cities), Print or export maps as images, Interactive quizzes for learning, Offline access to maps, Optional commercial distribution license

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Copyright Licence | $4.99 | one-time |


### SOMM TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somm-tv/id1458370339)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Stream exclusive documentaries, original series, and educational content focused on wine, food, spirits, and travel. Enjoy live programming for recommendations and access content offline on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Original documentaries and series, Live educational classes, Extensive film archives, Offline downloads, Live programming for recommendations, Access on multiple devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOMM TV Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| SOMM TV Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| SOMM TV - 899 | $8.99 | one-time |
| SOMM TV - 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine Maps free?

Wine Maps costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SOMM TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wine Maps or SOMM TV?

SOMM TV is rated higher. Wine Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while SOMM TV averages 4.9 from 452 ratings.

### Do Wine Maps or SOMM TV have ads?

Neither Wine Maps nor SOMM TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wine Maps or SOMM TV?

Wine Maps ships an update every 4 months, and SOMM TV every 3 months. Most recently, Wine Maps was updated on October 29, 2026 and SOMM TV on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wine Maps or SOMM TV?

Wine Maps currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and SOMM TV at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*