# Wine vs CT Legacy Version

The clearest difference is rating: Wine at 4.8 against CT Legacy Version's 3.9. Wine also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 184). CT Legacy Version's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. CT Legacy Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 184, 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 63% of CT Legacy Version's.

Wine ships an update every 8 days, CT Legacy Version every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine | CT Legacy Version |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews)** | [3.9 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-legacy-version/id893759800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 2 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) | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### CT Legacy Version

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-legacy-version/id893759800)

Access a vast database of wine reviews and tasting notes from a global community. Manage your personal wine collection, track consumption, and identify wines using label recognition or barcode scanning. This legacy version offers core functionality for wine enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Read and write wine reviews, Manage wine collection, Label recognition for wine identification, Barcode scanning for cellar management, Track consumption history, Access professional reviews

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive wine database with 1.7M+ wines
- 📱 Barcode scanning functionality works well
- ⭐ Community reviews from knowledgeable wine enthusiasts
- 🎯 Accurate drink-by date recommendations
- 🔍 Multiple search filters (region, grape, winery, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow app performance and navigation between screens
- 🎨 Dated and clunky user interface
- 💸 Aggressive monetization of previously free features
- 🔄 Inconsistent barcode scanning accuracy
- ❌ Poor search function with no typo tolerance

**Reported bugs**

- Horizontal banner/glitch appears halfway down review screens
- App fails to load or shows blank white pages
- Keyboard covers text input fields
- Sticky banner appears in random screen positions when scrolling
- iOS 16.4+ compatibility issues with banner positioning

**Requested features**

- Offline access to cellar inventory
- Multi-currency and international date format support
- Bulk scanner for multiple bottles at once
- Copy/duplicate entry function for similar wines
- Sort by delivery/purchase date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine free?

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

### Is CT Legacy Version free?

CT Legacy Version is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wine or CT Legacy Version?

Wine is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while CT Legacy Version averages 3.9 from 184 ratings.

### Do Wine or CT Legacy Version have ads?

Neither Wine nor CT Legacy Version shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wine or CT Legacy Version?

Wine ships an update every 8 days, and CT Legacy Version every 3 months. Most recently, Wine was updated on September 24, 2026 and CT Legacy Version on August 13, 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.*