# Wine vs True Wine

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wine at 17K against True Wine's 557. Wine also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). True Wine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and True Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for Wine against 4.8 for True Wine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Wine's written reviews are positive against 67% of True Wine's.

Wine ships an update every 9 days, True Wine monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine | True Wine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews) | **[4.8 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wine/id1481005735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 557 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #145 |
| Size | 133 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) | [True Wine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023098763) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine

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

**Currently charting:** #22 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


### True Wine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wine/id1481005735)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Learn about wine through fun, bite-sized lessons and interactive tools. Master wine knowledge, explore regions on a global map, and gain confidence in choosing and discussing wine without the snobbery. Ideal for beginners and aspiring wine enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Gamified wine lessons, Interactive global wine map, Personalized learning paths, Label decoding and pairing tips, Sommelier secrets revealed, Exclusive premium courses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| True Wine Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| True Wine Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Excellent educational content and learning structure
- 🗺️ Interactive region maps feature highly praised
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design
- 🎮 Gamified learning approach (Duolingo-style)
- 📚 Comprehensive wine knowledge for beginners and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiple bugs and glitches reported
- 📝 Free content quality issues with errors and generalizations
- 💰 Pricing model concerns (monthly subscription vs. one-time fee)
- 🚫 Mandatory timed quizzes blocking progression
- ⏱️ Slow content reveal and excessive button clicking

**Reported bugs**

- Region badges in profile certifications not registering
- Login loop (asks to log in then says already logged in)
- Password reset functionality broken
- Glitch in Sweetness lesson match section
- Timed tests reappearing in premium sections despite subscription

**Requested features**

- Expanded regional coverage (USA: Napa, Sonoma, Willamette, Walla Walla, Finger Lakes; Spain, Argentina, Chile, California, Central/Southern Italy, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal)
- Monthly subscription option in addition to annual
- Vocabulary review and terminology reference section
- Improved region map functionality
- More content for WSET Level 2 and 3 that aligns with official curriculum


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine free?

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

### Is True Wine free?

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

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

True Wine is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while True Wine averages 4.8 from 557 ratings.

### Do Wine or True Wine have ads?

Neither Wine nor True Wine shows ads.

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

Wine ships an update every 9 days, and True Wine monthly. Most recently, Wine was updated on November 1, 2026 and True Wine on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wine or True Wine?

Wine currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and True Wine at #145. 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.*