# CellarTracker vs eSomme

CellarTracker and eSomme both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of eSomme's written reviews are positive against 71% of CellarTracker's. CellarTracker's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and eSomme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CellarTracker against 5.0 for eSomme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 14K ratings behind it against 3, 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 eSomme's.

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, eSomme every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellarTracker | eSomme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esomme/id6804315138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) | [Christopher Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804315140) |

## 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


### eSomme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esomme/id6804315138)

This AI-powered companion helps you log and analyze wine tastings, building a detailed history of your preferences. Explore your palate, discover new wines, and get personalized recommendations with its guided workflow and advanced insights.

**Highlights:** Guided wine tasting workflow, Detailed tasting notes and history, AI-powered palate analysis, Personalized wine recommendations, Food and wine pairing suggestions, Save, search, and export reviews

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eSomme Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| eSomme Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellarTracker free?

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

### Is eSomme free?

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

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

eSomme is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while eSomme averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CellarTracker or eSomme have ads?

Neither CellarTracker nor eSomme shows ads.

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

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and eSomme every 2 weeks. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on November 12, 2026 and eSomme on October 31, 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.*