# CellarTracker vs Wine Identifier Wine Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: CellarTracker at none against Wine Identifier Wine Scanner's shown. CellarTracker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 194) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Wine Identifier Wine Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Wine Identifier Wine Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CellarTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of CellarTracker's written reviews are positive against 84% of Wine Identifier Wine Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Wine Identifier Wine Scanner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellarTracker | Wine Identifier Wine Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews)** | [4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-identifier-wine-scanner/id6553982311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) | [Ha Vu Thi Thu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715601900) |

## What reviewers say

### CellarTracker

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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


### Wine Identifier Wine Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-identifier-wine-scanner/id6553982311)

Instantly identify wines using AI by taking a photo of the label or uploading an image. Discover detailed information about wines, producers, and regions. Save your favorite wines to a personal collection.

**Highlights:** AI wine recognition, Identify wine from photo, Wine label scanning, View wine details, Save favorite wines, Track wine collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Provides useful information
- 💡 Educational content
- 💡 Collection feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not recognize wines
- 🐛 Fundamental recognition issue
- 💰 Forces payment upfront
- 🐛 Identifies wrong wine
- 🐛 Server issues

**Reported bugs**

- App does not recognize alcohol types
- App identifies the wrong wine
- Server is having problems
- App is not working at all


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Is Wine Identifier Wine Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CellarTracker or Wine Identifier Wine Scanner?

CellarTracker is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Wine Identifier Wine Scanner averages 4.7 from 194 ratings.

### Do CellarTracker or Wine Identifier Wine Scanner have ads?

Wine Identifier Wine Scanner shows ads; CellarTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, CellarTracker or Wine Identifier Wine Scanner?

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wine Identifier Wine Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wine Identifier Wine Scanner on October 30, 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.*