Comparison

Robert Parker vs ADEGA

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

Head to head
About

Robert Parker

Access a vast database of wine tasting notes and scores from a respected publication. Discover new wines, filter by detailed criteria, and stay updated with weekly reviews and vintage reports. Enjoy a mobile-friendly experience for wine enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Browse 400,000+ wine tasting notes and scores
  • Access new reviews weekly
  • Advanced wine search filters
  • Read Wine Advocate articles
  • Vintage Chart for wine regions
  • Notifications for new content
Features
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate is one of the world’s most recognized and respected wine reviews publications. Founded in 1978 by Robert M. Parker, Jr., all articles and reviews are subscriber-funded and therefore unbiased, composed by a small team of fulltime employed, regionally focused wine experts based around the world. Filter and search nearly 400,000 tasting notes and scores via this app, with new reviews added nearly every week and around 30,000 reviews published each year. The online database also houses an archive of dedicated Wine Advocate articles and vintage reports dating back to 1992. FEATURES ◆ Browse wine tasting notes, scores and suggested drinking windows from our database of more than 400,000 wines ◆ Access new reviews as soon as they are published, with new reviews added nearly every week and 30,000 wine reviews added annually ◆ Our Advanced Search allows you to filter wines by vintage, author, issue, country, region, sub-region, wine type, color and sweetness ◆ Read all of our publications and popular opinion pieces in one place, including Wine Advocate, Hedonist's Gazette and Wine Journal ◆ Our famous Vintage Chart offers a quick, easy view of vintages for all major wine regions and styles dating back to 1970 BENEFITS ◆ Clear, quick and easy-to-use navigation of our extensive database to find exactly the wine you are looking for or discover something new ◆ Fast, accurate, no-frustration and no-hassle search capabilities ◆ Be the first to know: receive notifications on your mobile device as soon as new tasting notes and articles are published ◆ Mobile-friendly landing pages and article views bring the desktop experience right to your phone! REQUIREMENTS ◆ Internet connection is required More information: https://www.robertparker.com Privacy Policy: https://www.robertparker.com/terms-and-conditions/privacy-statement Terms of Use: https://www.robertparker.com/terms-and-conditions/terms-of-use SUBSCRIPTIONS Robert Parker Wine Advocate Mobile App is free to sign up and preview. A subscription is required to view wines and tasting notes from our wine database. Enjoy these benefits as a Personal subscriber at USD 11.99 per month: Access All Wine Advocate Professional Tasting Notes and Articles Join Matter of Taste wine tasting events worldwide Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once the subscription is activated, you will not be able to cancel/receive a refund for the remainder of your activation period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. UPCOMING INTEGRATIONS ◆ RP Cellar Integration

About

ADEGA

Explore the sophisticated world of wine with comprehensive articles, stunning visuals of regions, wineries, and tastings. Discover independent wine reviews, pairing tips, and event coverage. This is the largest wine magazine in Portuguese.

Highlights
  • Wine articles and visuals
  • Producer regions and wineries
  • Tasting notes
  • Pairing suggestions
  • Event coverage
  • Independent wine reviews
Features
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ADEGA traz-lhe o melhor do apaixonante e sofisticado mundo do vinho. Matérias completas com imagens deslumbrantes dos grandes vinhos, regiões produtoras, degustações, vinícolas, entrevistas, viagens, dicas de harmonização, cobertura dos grandes eventos e acontecimentos do mundo e centenas de avaliações independentes de vinhos para todos os gostos, bolsos e ocasiões. Leia e comprove porque ADEGA é a maior revista de vinhos em Português Preços e informação sobre as assinaturas disponíveis: • 1 numero: $2.99 • 1 ano: $29.99 (Renova automaticamente até ser cancelada) Ao comprar em iTunes a sua conta será debitada no momento da confirmação da compra. Pode gerir as suas Assinaturas através do menu de configuração da sua conta; neste menu pode cancelar a sua assinatura até 24 horas antes da sua renovação. As Assinaturas são renovadas automaticamente e não são canceláveis durante o período em que vigoram. Privacy Policy URL : https://sobreuol.noticias.uol.com.br/normas-de-seguranca-e-privacidade.html Terms of use : https://sobreuol.noticias.uol.com.br/normas-de-seguranca-e-privacidade.html

Screenshots

Robert Parker4 screens
ADEGA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ADEGA at 5.0 against Robert Parker's 2.2. ADEGA also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Robert Parker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Robert Parker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and ADEGA sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADEGA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robert Parker has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Robert Parker's written reviews are positive against 14% of ADEGA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robert Parker ships an update monthly, ADEGA every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Robert Parker versus ADEGA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobert ParkerADEGA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB80 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTablet IncInner PublishingNet LLC

Customer experience

Robert Parker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.0%

ADEGA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Robert Parker

Subscriptions1
  • Personal Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
11 purchases

ADEGA

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month subscription$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • Abril 2014$2.99
  • Abril 2015$2.99
  • Edicao 127$2.99
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  • Edicao 132$2.99
  • Edicao 173$2.99
  • Edicao 210$2.99
  • Edicao 246$2.99
  • EdiÁ„o 135$4.99
  • EdiÁ„o 139$4.99

Questions

Is Robert Parker free?
Robert Parker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADEGA free?
ADEGA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Robert Parker or ADEGA?
ADEGA is rated higher. Robert Parker averages 2.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ADEGA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Robert Parker or ADEGA have ads?
Neither Robert Parker nor ADEGA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Robert Parker or ADEGA?
Robert Parker ships an update monthly, and ADEGA every 7 months. Most recently, Robert Parker was updated on October 26, 2026 and ADEGA on October 26, 2026.

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