# Wine Maps vs Robert Parker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wine Maps at 82% against Robert Parker's 8%. Wine Maps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (110 vs 14). Robert Parker's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Robert Parker is free to download; Wine Maps costs $0.99 up front. Wine Maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Robert Parker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wine Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine Maps has 110 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Wine Maps's written reviews are positive against 8% of Robert Parker's.

Wine Maps ships an update every 4 months, Robert Parker monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine Maps | Robert Parker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-maps/id552821843/reviews)** | [2.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robert-parker/id619192493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #88 |
| Size | 48 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.8** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/517523156) | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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 |


### Robert Parker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robert-parker/id619192493)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access a vast database of wine tasting notes and scores from a respected publication. Discover new wines, filter by detailed criteria, and stay updated with weekly reviews and vintage reports. Enjoy a mobile-friendly experience for wine enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Browse 400,000+ wine tasting notes and scores, Access new reviews weekly, Advanced wine search filters, Read Wine Advocate articles, Vintage Chart for wine regions, Notifications for new content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine Maps free?

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

### Is Robert Parker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wine Maps or Robert Parker?

Wine Maps is rated higher. Wine Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Robert Parker averages 2.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do Wine Maps or Robert Parker have ads?

Neither Wine Maps nor Robert Parker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wine Maps or Robert Parker?

Wine Maps ships an update every 4 months, and Robert Parker monthly. Most recently, Wine Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Robert Parker on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wine Maps or Robert Parker?

Wine Maps currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Robert Parker at #88. 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.*