# Wine vs CellarReserve

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wine at 17K against CellarReserve's 1. Wine also leads on chart position (#21 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and CellarReserve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CellarReserve 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wine ships an update every 9 days, CellarReserve every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine | CellarReserve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellarreserve/id6794695228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) | [Paween Itthipalkul](https://appshunter.io/developer/525295868) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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


### CellarReserve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellarreserve/id6794695228)

Effortlessly manage your wine collection with this app. Scan labels to add bottles, track inventory, and know when your wines are ready to drink. Organize by producer, location, and view your collection's value and history.

**Highlights:** Scan wine labels to add bottles, Track purchase price and storage location, Monitor drinking windows for optimal enjoyment, Log opened bottles with ratings and notes, Search and browse collection by various criteria, Sync collection across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CellarReserve Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| CellarReserve Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine free?

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

### Is CellarReserve free?

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

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

CellarReserve is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while CellarReserve averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wine or CellarReserve have ads?

Neither Wine nor CellarReserve shows ads.

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

Wine ships an update every 9 days, and CellarReserve every 8 days. Most recently, Wine was updated on November 6, 2026 and CellarReserve on October 31, 2026.

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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.*