# Wine vs maCave E.Leclerc

The clearest difference is rating: Wine at 4.8 against maCave E.Leclerc's 3.7. Wine also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 11) and review sentiment (76% vs 52%). maCave E.Leclerc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Wine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wine has 17K ratings behind it against 11, 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 52% of maCave E.Leclerc's.

Wine ships an update every 9 days, maCave E.Leclerc every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wine | maCave E.Leclerc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-searcher/id599836194/reviews)** | [3.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macave-eleclerc/id944699586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wine-Searcher Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/599836197) | [E.LECLERC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388875934) |

## What reviewers say

### Wine

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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


### maCave E.Leclerc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macave-eleclerc/id944699586)

Discover over 1,200 wines from around the world with detailed information and community reviews. Scan bottle labels, manage your virtual cellar, and get weekly suggestions. Enjoy free delivery to E.Leclerc stores.

**Highlights:** Explore 1,200+ wines, Label scanning for instant info, Virtual cellar management, Customer reviews and ratings, Weekly wine suggestions, In-store pickup and delivery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wine free?

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

### Is maCave E.Leclerc free?

maCave E.Leclerc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wine or maCave E.Leclerc?

Wine is rated higher. Wine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while maCave E.Leclerc averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Wine or maCave E.Leclerc have ads?

Neither Wine nor maCave E.Leclerc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wine or maCave E.Leclerc?

Wine ships an update every 9 days, and maCave E.Leclerc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wine was updated on October 19, 2026 and maCave E.Leclerc on October 19, 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.*