# CellarTracker vs steep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: steep at none against CellarTracker's 6. steep also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). CellarTracker's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CellarTracker against 5.0 for steep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of CellarTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of steep's.

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, steep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellarTracker | steep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steep-cafe-and-bar-guide/id6786536664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) | [Mark Francisco](https://appshunter.io/developer/982932694) |

## 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


### steep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steep-cafe-and-bar-guide/id6786536664)

Discover cafes and bars with detailed reviews and curated itineraries. Find the perfect spot for any occasion, from working alone to a first date, with a unique scoring system for quality, atmosphere, and value. Explore cities with personalized, walkable routes based on real user experiences.

**Highlights:** Detailed venue reviews, Unique scoring system, Moment-based tagging, Interactive city maps, Curated itineraries, Walkable route builder

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Is steep free?

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

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

steep is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while steep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CellarTracker or steep have ads?

Neither CellarTracker nor steep shows ads.

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

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and steep every 4 days. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and steep on October 12, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*