# CellarTracker vs Eater

The clearest difference is rating: CellarTracker at 4.9 against Eater's 4.1. CellarTracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 42%). Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 61, 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 42% of Eater's.

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Eater weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellarTracker | Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** | [4.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) |

## What reviewers say

### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148)

Discover top restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. Find new places in any city, get personalized suggestions, and easily make reservations. Never have a bad meal again with trusted insider picks.

**Highlights:** Editor-curated restaurant picks, Personalized recommendations, Insider community connection, Smart search functionality, Create and share custom lists, Direct table reservations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
- 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
- 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
- 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
- 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities

**Reported bugs**

- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

**Requested features**

- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Is Eater free?

Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CellarTracker or Eater?

CellarTracker is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 61 ratings.

### Do CellarTracker or Eater have ads?

Eater shows ads; CellarTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, CellarTracker or Eater?

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eater weekly. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Eater on October 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.*