# Wine vs VineCrawl

The clearest difference is rating: Wine at 4.8 against VineCrawl's 1.0. Wine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 44%). VineCrawl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. VineCrawl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Wine's written reviews are positive against 44% of VineCrawl's.

Wine ships an update every 9 days, VineCrawl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine | VineCrawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinecrawl/id1152223737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) | [Josh Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/612698652) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you find, compare, and buy wines, beers, and spirits globally. Scan labels or search by name to access pricing, critic scores, and purchase locations. Discover new drinks and expand your knowledge with its extensive encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Scan wine labels, Compare prices, Find purchase locations, Access critic scores, View vintage information, Rate and review wines, Explore drink encyclopedia

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wine-Searcher PRO | $10.99 | per month |
| Wine-Searcher PRO | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Comprehensive database
- 💰 Helps find best prices
- 🔍 Detailed wine information
- 🔍 Useful for wine collectors
- 🔍 Excellent resource for wine enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate label recognition
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🔍 Limited search functionality in app
- 🔍 Outdated information on some wines

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Saved wines not syncing properly
- Landscape mode not working on iPad

**Requested features**

- Wish list feature for wines to buy
- Improved label scanning and recognition
- Ability to save and rate tasted wines
- More integration with wine critic reviews


### VineCrawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinecrawl/id1152223737)

Discover local wineries and tasting rooms with detailed information on their wines, hours, and events. Plan your visits using interactive maps and curated wine trails. Share your experiences and connect with wineries.

**Highlights:** Winery and tasting room listings, Interactive maps for locations, Curated wine trails, Detailed wine characteristics, Event listings and calendar integration, User reviews and photos, Direct messaging to tasting rooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine free?

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

### Is VineCrawl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wine or VineCrawl?

Wine is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while VineCrawl averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wine or VineCrawl have ads?

VineCrawl shows ads; Wine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wine or VineCrawl?

Wine ships an update every 9 days, and VineCrawl every 2 months. Most recently, Wine was updated on October 26, 2026 and VineCrawl on October 24, 2026.

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