# Wine Cellar Database vs CellarEye

Wine Cellar Database and CellarEye both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of CellarEye's written reviews are positive against 58% of Wine Cellar Database's. CellarEye also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine Cellar Database sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CellarEye sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wine Cellar Database against 4.9 for CellarEye. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarEye has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Wine Cellar Database's written reviews are positive against 97% of CellarEye's.

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 8 days, CellarEye fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine Cellar Database | CellarEye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-database/id561059621/reviews)** | [4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellareye-wine-tracker/id1581071593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **97.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Adysseus](https://appshunter.io/developer/447444997) | [CellarEye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536725118) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine Cellar Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-database/id561059621)

Manage your wine collection with flexible inventory tracking. Search online databases for wine details, add custom categories, and track bottle valuations. Supports multiple photos and international currencies.

**Highlights:** Online wine search and recommendations, Customizable wine categories and sorting, Add unlimited photos per wine, Multi-device transfer via Dropbox, Import/export from spreadsheets, Real-time cellar valuation statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 More Spaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 More Spaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 More Spaces | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 More Spaces | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 More Spaces | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 More Spaces | $3.99 | one-time |
| 225 More Spaces | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 More Spaces (Most Popular) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 More Spaces | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Spaces | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📱 Syncs across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🔍 Customizable fields and categories
- 💾 CSV import/export functionality
- 🌐 Online wine database lookup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App no longer receives updates or support
- 💥 Crashes on newer iOS versions (14+)
- 🔗 Online search/database lookup broken
- 📵 Non-responsive developer/support team
- 🔄 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 14.2 and later
- Online wine search no longer functions
- Dropbox sync failures
- Data corruption and loss
- Restore function broken

**Requested features**

- Barcode/label scanning functionality
- OCR technology for automatic data entry
- Automatic cloud syncing (not manual)
- Web-based access to cellar database
- Visual cellar layout/location mapping


### CellarEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellareye-wine-tracker/id1581071593)

This app reimagines wine collection management by turning any inventory into a smart, interactive cellar. It offers photo mapping, instant bottle location, and tap-to-manage access for fast and accurate cellar organization.

**Highlights:** Instant bottle location with digital mapping, SmartStickers for quick inventory access, Streamlined collection management, Total accuracy and flexibility for any storage, Personalized visual storage mapping, Search and filter collection by various details

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CellarEye Pro (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| CellarEye Pro+ (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium+ (monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| CellarEye+ | $69.00 | per year |
| Starter+ | $129.00 | per year |
| CellarEye Pro+ (yearly) | $149.00 | per year |
| Collector's Club | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine Cellar Database free?

Wine Cellar Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CellarEye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wine Cellar Database or CellarEye?

Wine Cellar Database is rated higher. Wine Cellar Database averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CellarEye averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do Wine Cellar Database or CellarEye have ads?

Wine Cellar Database shows ads; CellarEye does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wine Cellar Database or CellarEye?

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 8 days, and CellarEye fortnightly. Most recently, Wine Cellar Database was updated on September 23, 2026 and CellarEye on September 21, 2026.

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