Comparison

CellarTracker vs Firstleaf

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

Head to head
About

CellarTracker

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

Highlights
  • Track wine tasting notes and ratings
  • Access millions of wine reviews
  • Scan bottles with barcode tool
  • View real-time pricing data
  • Get personalized wine recommendations
  • Manage cellar inventory and storage
  • Discover new wines and producers
Features
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CellarTracker is the top-rated wine app with 4.9 of 5 stars, over 13.6 million wine ratings and reviews, and over 8.8 million users globally, collectively tracking $21 billion of wine and millions of personal memories captured over the last 20 years.  CellarTracker is the most current, accurate, and comprehensive wine database globally with over 5 million unique wines to explore, 1000 + new wines added each day, and over 193 million bottles tracked by members. Featured in leading publications globally including the New York Times, Guardian, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Robb Report, CNN, Financial Times, Decanter, Fox Business and more. CellarTracker empowers millions of people around the world to discover and experience wines they love. If you’ve ever wondered what wine to pick from a restaurant wine list, have a small collection at home, or are a long-time wine enthusiast with a $10 million cellar, CellarTracker is the best wine cellar management app and wine tracker hands down. We completely modernized the CellarTracker experience and our new wine app was released last year – we have carefully built AI into the product over the last two years, powered by over 20 years of tasting notes and wine rating data that is unparalleled in the industry. TRACK YOUR WINE EXPERIENCE The best wine app and wine cellar tracker for casual drinkers, collectors, and connoisseurs alike. CellarTracker is the go-to wine app for wine ratings. - Add personal wine tasting notes, reviews, and wine ratings for each bottle - Access over 13M wine reviews: 11M community tasting notes + 2M professional reviews - Use the wine scanner or barcode tool to log bottles in seconds KNOW A FAIR PRICE TO PAY Make smarter purchases with real-time price transparency using the wine cellar application and wine inventory software trusted by serious collectors. - View 15+ years of valuation data and values based on over 80+ million data points - Access auction data and average Wine-Searcher prices from 37,000+ merchants and compare 20M+ listings: retail, auction, and more CHOOSE THE BEST BOTTLE OF WINE The best wine tracking app to help you open the perfect bottle at the perfect time—based on your collection, taste, and timing. - Get personalized wine recommendations from your ratings - Stay alert on bottles ready to drink vs. those needing more time - Compare community tasting notes, wine reviews, wine ratings, and your notes EFFORTLESSLY MANAGE YOUR CELLAR The most intuitive wine tracker and wine scanner for organizing your collection—without complexity or cost. - Add wines via wine scanner, barcode, label scan, or digital receipt forwarding - Track storage locations and pending deliveries - Manage wine inventory collections across multiple storage sites - Monitor cellar value and consumption trends DISCOVER NEW WINES & PRODUCERS Use our wine cellar tracker and wine rating app to explore top wines and trending producers from the global wine community. - Get tailored wine suggestions based on your preferences - Use the wine scanner to see what others are drinking and loving THE MOST ACCURATE WINE DATABASE CellarTracker’s community-powered platform delivers unmatched coverage and accuracy and is well established as the best wine reviews app and wine tracker. - Search from 5M+ unique wines with 1000+ new wines added daily - Rich data on producers, regions, vintages, and varietals SEAMLESS WINE-SEARCHER INTEGRATION A powerful feature of our cellar tracker app and wine tracker, Wine-Searcher integration ensures real-time market intelligence. - Instantly view and compare prices from 37,000+ global merchants - Access over 20M offers across retail and auctions SMARTER WINE DECISIONS WITH THE BEST AI WINE APP The only AI wine app and cellar tracker powered by over 13M+ tasting notes, reviews, and ratings - Get recommendations on whether you’ll like a wine based on your unique taste - Get expert-grade food pairing recommendations

About

Firstleaf

Discover your next favorite wine with instant, personalized recommendations. Simply scan a wine label, menu, or shelf to get expert-backed suggestions tailored to your taste. Build a digital wine library and refine your palate with this free pocket sommelier.

Highlights
  • Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
  • Personalized taste refinement
  • Digital wine library and taste tracking
  • Expert-backed wine picks
  • Menu and shelf scanning
Features
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Stop guessing and start sipping confidently with Firstleaf. With 1.3M+ wines, 95% label recognition, and expert-backed picks, Firstleaf is your free, pocket sommelier. Whether you're at the store, browsing a restaurant menu, or planning a night in, we make it fast, easy, and fun to find your perfect bottle. HOW IT WORKS: + Scan & Discover: Snap a photo of wine labels, menus, or shelves for instant, tailored recommendations. + Refine Your Taste: Rate wines to improve suggestions and build your personal flavor profile. + Track & Learn: Create a digital wine library and explore your evolving taste with WinePrint™. + Manage Your Club: Members can customize shipments, rate wines, and update preferences in-app. Not a member? Join America’s most personalized wine club and get wines delivered to your door. Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, Firstleaf helps you explore with confidence. The more you sip and rate, the smarter our recommendations become. No ads. No cost. Just smarter sipping. Download now. Cheers!

Screenshots

CellarTracker4 screens
Firstleaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firstleaf at none against CellarTracker's 6. CellarTracker's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (71% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Firstleaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CellarTracker's written reviews are positive against 45% of Firstleaf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Firstleaf fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CellarTracker versus Firstleaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellarTrackerFirstleaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (691 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better691
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCellarTrackerFirstleaf.com, Inc.

Customer experience

CellarTracker

All ratings13,032 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.9%

Firstleaf

All ratings691 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative44.7%

User reviews

CellarTracker

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
  • 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
  • 👍 Love the new app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't set up account
  • 🔧 Should be more customizable
  • 🔧 Much worse than the old version
  • 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
  • 🔧 More compact views needed

Firstleaf

From 691 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍷 Great wine selection
  • 👍 Helpful app features
  • 🤗 Positive user experience
  • 💰 Good value
  • 🧠 Useful for discovering new wines

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/crashing
  • 🙁 Unsatisfactory customer service
  • 🚢 Delivery issues
  • 🤔 Limited customization options
  • 😕 Inconsistent wine quality

Bugs and requests

CellarTracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
  • Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Add wish list features
  • Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
  • Add ability to switch currency
  • Dark mode option

Firstleaf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing or not opening
  • Issues with updating preferences
  • Inconsistent wine information display
  • Trouble canceling membership

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to purchase favorite wines
  • Improve app navigation and usability
  • Expand rating system beyond like/dislike
  • Allow easier subscription management
  • Integrate wine cellar tracking

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CellarTracker

Subscriptions6
  • Up to 100 Bottles14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Up to 250 Bottles14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Up to 500 Bottles14 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Up to 1,000 Bottles14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Up to 2,500 Bottles14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 2,500+ Bottles14 Days trial$44.991 Month
None

Firstleaf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CellarTracker free?
CellarTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firstleaf free?
Firstleaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CellarTracker or Firstleaf?
CellarTracker is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Firstleaf averages 4.4 from 691 ratings.
Do CellarTracker or Firstleaf have ads?
Neither CellarTracker nor Firstleaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CellarTracker or Firstleaf?
CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firstleaf fortnightly. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Firstleaf on September 30, 2026.

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