# Wine Cellar Database vs Pocket Wine Pairing

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Wine Pairing at 4.6 against Wine Cellar Database's 3.8. Pocket Wine Pairing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 58%). Wine Cellar Database's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine Cellar Database sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Wine Pairing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Wine Pairing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Wine Pairing has 359 ratings behind it against 5, 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 82% of Pocket Wine Pairing's.

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 6 days, Pocket Wine Pairing every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine Cellar Database | Pocket Wine Pairing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-database/id561059621/reviews) | **[4.6 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-wine-pairing-sommelier/id815128988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adysseus](https://appshunter.io/developer/447444997) | [Time Marketing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373322735) |

## 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


### Pocket Wine Pairing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-wine-pairing-sommelier/id815128988)

Easily discover perfect food and wine pairings with a comprehensive index of meal types and wine styles. Organize your personal wine collection with photos and ratings, and gain expert insights into grape varieties and wine regions.

**Highlights:** Food and wine pairing index, Wine style and grape variety insights, Personal wine cellar with photos, Do's & Don'ts pairing guide, Quick guide to food types, Wine ratings and notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍷 Comprehensive wine varietal database
- 👍 Excellent food and wine pairing suggestions
- 🚀 Fast and convenient to use
- 📚 Educational content about wine characteristics
- 🔄 Bidirectional search (wine by food or food by wine)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Aggressive paywall and premium subscription model
- 😤 Frequent upgrade prompts interrupting user experience
- 📉 Limited content in free version
- 🌍 Limited coverage of Canadian wine regions
- 🍰 Insufficient dessert wine pairing information

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not prompting correctly on some devices
- Unresponsive customer support for purchase issues

**Requested features**

- Expanded dessert wine pairing information and serving guidance
- More frequent updates to food pairing database
- Enhanced coverage of Canadian wine regions (Okanagan Valley, Niagara Peninsula)
- Customizable wine and pairing information
- Integration with other wine apps (Vivino)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine Cellar Database free?

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

### Is Pocket Wine Pairing free?

Pocket Wine Pairing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wine Cellar Database or Pocket Wine Pairing?

Pocket Wine Pairing is rated higher. Wine Cellar Database averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pocket Wine Pairing averages 4.6 from 359 ratings.

### Do Wine Cellar Database or Pocket Wine Pairing have ads?

Wine Cellar Database shows ads; Pocket Wine Pairing does not.

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

Wine Cellar Database ships an update every 6 days, and Pocket Wine Pairing every 7 months. Most recently, Wine Cellar Database was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pocket Wine Pairing on November 1, 2026.

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