Comparison

Wine vs VinoVoss

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wine

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
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Find, compare and buy wines using the world’s #1 wine resource. The Wine-Searcher app is a genius shortcut to your favorite wines, beers and spirits – wherever you are on earth. Just scan the label and find a wealth of info on 8 million wine offers from 55,000 merchants. With the Wine-Searcher app, you can look up a wine to find out prices, critic scores, grape and region information, available vintages, and most importantly, where to buy. You can even rate and review your own favorites, and share them with the community. Looking to compare prices for the 2005 Mouton Rothschild? Or wanting to get information on a rare Cognac, bourbon or single malt Scotch whisky? Maybe you’re just interested in the best vintages for your favorite vineyards and wineries. Search quickly and easily Use our Label Scanner tool to scan the wine, beer or whisky in front of you, or just type in the name of a product you want to learn more about. Find out about grape varieties, producers and regions, access pricing information across vintages, and even see how critics have scored it.
 Ratings: Remember the memorable With the Wine-Searcher app, you can always buy a five star wine from a palate you trust – your own. Rate and review wines you've been drinking, and see what others have been enjoying. You can even save wines you haven't tried yet for later.
 Locate stores near you
Find out what wine stores are closest to you, and see what wines are the best value at your local wine merchant. Buy wines online through the merchant’s site, or get in touch with a store directly through the app.
 Expand your wine knowledge Access Wine-Searcher’s exhaustive encyclopedia covering producers, wine regions, appellations and grape varieties – from the ubiquitous to the obscure.
 Broaden your horizons The Wine-Searcher app is so much more than that: find and compare prices of some of the world’s best Scotch whisky, bourbon, Cognac, gin, rum, tequila, and even beer. 
“Thanks to Wine-Searcher, the most successful, and seriously useful, price comparison website, everyone should now be paying the right price for the wines they buy.” – Jancis Robinson MW
 “There is no better tool than Wine-Searcher. This web site offers the world’s most comprehensive database of wines available for sale online.” – Alder Yarrow, Vinography 
“Whether you’re looking for something as ubiquitous as Mouton Cadet Bordeaux or something as rare as a Riesling TBA from Egon Müller in Germany, Wine-Searcher will point you to the right place and show you the prices.” – The New York Times Wine-Searcher is free to use. You can purchase a subscription to Wine-Searcher PRO through an In-App Purchase. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your Apple account. Your subscription will renew automatically, unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel the subscription at any time. You can manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.wine-searcher.com/policies.lml Terms of use: https://www.wine-searcher.com/user-terms.lml

About

VinoVoss

This app uses AI, trained by sommeliers, to help you discover and select wines. Ask an AI sommelier questions, scan bottles, explore tasting notes, and find local stores. Curate your personal wine collection and learn more about wine.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sommelier for personalized recommendations
  • Scan multiple wine bottles simultaneously
  • Detailed tasting notes and flavor profiles
  • Separate expert and peer wine ratings
  • Occasion-based wine pairing suggestions
  • Personalized wine collection and wishlist
  • Find local wine retailers
Features
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Welcome to VinoVoss, your ultimate companion in the world of wine discovery. Designed for the wine-curious, but backed by experts, VinoVoss leverages the power of AI, trained by world-renowned sommeliers, to transform your wine experience into an elegant journey of discovery and delight. Acting as your personal sommelier, our app offers a sophisticated and intuitive interface that makes wine discovery and selection a breeze. What makes us different from other wine apps? Ask the AI-powered Smart Somm your questions Meet Smart Somm, your personal wine expert who lives in your pocket. VinoVoss’ signature Smart Somm takes into account your unique taste, occasion, and budget to suggest the perfect wines, ensuring every choice is a refined selection. Unlike a search engine, Smart Somm can answer any question about wine (no keywords or specific searches needed) and have a conversation with you, just like the knowledgeable and friendly sommelier and your local wine shop or grocer. Scan multiple bottles at the same time Our innovative scanning feature allows you to effortlessly scan multiple wine bottles simultaneously, unlike our competitors. Quickly access reviews, ratings, and pairing suggestions instantly, making your shopping experience both efficient and enjoyable. Discover the aromas and flavors of each wine Delve into the intricate profiles of each wine, whether the wine has notes of clove, grapefruit, or even leather. Enhance your palate and knowledge with detailed tasting notes that elevate your wine appreciation. Separate expert and peer ratings Discover sommeliers’ more nuanced evaluations of each wine and compare that to other people’s personal ratings. Make the best decision for you, your friends or family with this unique dual rating system. Find the perfect match for your occasion From housewarmings to brunch, VinoVoss helps you find the ideal wine to complement your menu. Use our advanced pairing options to ensure your selections are perfectly suited to the occasion, impressing your guests every time. Curate your unique collection Create and manage a personalized wine list with ease. VinoVoss lets you track your favorite wines, organize wish lists, and keep a record of your tasting history, ensuring you always have the perfect wine on hand. Find your new favorites in a store near you Discover new wines available at local stores. VinoVoss provides you with information on where to purchase your selected wines nearby, making it easy for you to get to uncorking faster. More ways to upgrade your wine experience with VinoVoss: Learn: Access a wealth of information about wine regions, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques. Collect and share: Easily track and review your favorite wines, add them to your virtual cellar or wishlist, and share your favorites with friends. Special offers: Enjoy exclusive deals and promotions from partner wineries and retailers (coming soon).

Screenshots

Wine4 screens
VinoVoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VinoVoss at none against Wine's 2. VinoVoss also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Wine's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 5) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VinoVoss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of VinoVoss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wine ships an update every 9 days, VinoVoss fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wine versus VinoVoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWineVinoVoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB108 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWine-Searcher LtdBetterAI LLC

Customer experience

Wine

All ratings17,165 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.1%

VinoVoss

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Saved wines not syncing properly
  • Landscape mode not working on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

VinoVoss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wine

Subscriptions2
  • Wine-Searcher PRO7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Wine-Searcher PRO7 Days trial$98.991 Year
None

VinoVoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wine free?
Wine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VinoVoss free?
VinoVoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wine or VinoVoss?
VinoVoss is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while VinoVoss averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Wine or VinoVoss have ads?
Neither Wine nor VinoVoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wine or VinoVoss?
Wine ships an update every 9 days, and VinoVoss fortnightly. Most recently, Wine was updated on November 9, 2026 and VinoVoss on November 4, 2026.

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