# Wine Cellar Database vs vinopad+

The clearest difference is rating: vinopad+ at 5.0 against Wine Cellar Database's 3.8. vinopad+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Wine Cellar Database's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine Cellar Database sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. vinopad+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

vinopad+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine Cellar Database has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Wine Cellar Database's written reviews are positive against 100% of vinopad+'s.

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 6 days, vinopad+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine Cellar Database | vinopad+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-database/id561059621/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinopad-plus/id6446204391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adysseus](https://appshunter.io/developer/447444997) | [Sternberg Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/319366217) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### vinopad+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinopad-plus/id6446204391)

This app provides an always up-to-date digital wine list for iPads, powered by CellarTracker.com. It enhances guest experience, educates staff, and helps sell more wine by including bottle images, reviews, and tasting notes. Inventory management is simple via desktop or smartphone.

**Highlights:** Always up-to-date digital wine list, Powered by CellarTracker.com, Enhances guest experience, Educates staff, Increases wine sales, Customizable with logo and pricing, Includes bottle images, reviews, and tasting notes, Easy inventory management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine Cellar Database free?

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

### Is vinopad+ free?

vinopad+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wine Cellar Database or vinopad+?

vinopad+ is rated higher. Wine Cellar Database averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while vinopad+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wine Cellar Database or vinopad+ have ads?

Wine Cellar Database shows ads; vinopad+ does not.

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

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 6 days, and vinopad+ every 9 days. Most recently, Wine Cellar Database was updated on October 31, 2026 and vinopad+ on October 21, 2026.

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