Firstleaf vs VinoVoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
- Personalized taste refinement
- Digital wine library and taste tracking
- Expert-backed wine picks
- Menu and shelf scanning
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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!
VinoVoss
This app acts as your personal sommelier, using AI trained by experts to help you discover and select wines. It offers personalized recommendations, bottle scanning, detailed tasting notes, and dual rating systems to enhance your wine journey.
- AI-powered sommelier recommendations
- Scan multiple wine bottles simultaneously
- Detailed aroma and flavor profiles
- Separate expert and peer ratings
- Occasion and food pairing suggestions
- Personalized wine collection and wishlist
- Local wine purchasing information
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Welcome to VinoVoss, your ultimate companion in the world of wine discovery. Designed for the wine-curious, but backed by experts, VinoVoss leverages the power of AI, trained by world-renowned sommeliers, to transform your wine experience into an elegant journey of discovery and delight. Acting as your personal sommelier, our app offers a sophisticated and intuitive interface that makes wine discovery and selection a breeze. What makes us different from other wine apps? Ask the AI-powered Smart Somm your questions Meet Smart Somm, your personal wine expert who lives in your pocket. VinoVoss’ signature Smart Somm takes into account your unique taste, occasion, and budget to suggest the perfect wines, ensuring every choice is a refined selection. Unlike a search engine, Smart Somm can answer any question about wine (no keywords or specific searches needed) and have a conversation with you, just like the knowledgeable and friendly sommelier and your local wine shop or grocer. Scan multiple bottles at the same time Our innovative scanning feature allows you to effortlessly scan multiple wine bottles simultaneously, unlike our competitors. Quickly access reviews, ratings, and pairing suggestions instantly, making your shopping experience both efficient and enjoyable. Discover the aromas and flavors of each wine Delve into the intricate profiles of each wine, whether the wine has notes of clove, grapefruit, or even leather. Enhance your palate and knowledge with detailed tasting notes that elevate your wine appreciation. Separate expert and peer ratings Discover sommeliers’ more nuanced evaluations of each wine and compare that to other people’s personal ratings. Make the best decision for you, your friends or family with this unique dual rating system. Find the perfect match for your occasion From housewarmings to brunch, VinoVoss helps you find the ideal wine to complement your menu. Use our advanced pairing options to ensure your selections are perfectly suited to the occasion, impressing your guests every time. Curate your unique collection Create and manage a personalized wine list with ease. VinoVoss lets you track your favorite wines, organize wish lists, and keep a record of your tasting history, ensuring you always have the perfect wine on hand. Find your new favorites in a store near you Discover new wines available at local stores. VinoVoss provides you with information on where to purchase your selected wines nearby, making it easy for you to get to uncorking faster. More ways to upgrade your wine experience with VinoVoss: Learn: Access a wealth of information about wine regions, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques. Collect and share: Easily track and review your favorite wines, add them to your virtual cellar or wishlist, and share your favorites with friends. Special offers: Enjoy exclusive deals and promotions from partner wineries and retailers (coming soon).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VinoVoss at 100% against Firstleaf's 44%. VinoVoss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Firstleaf's advantage is ratings volume (691 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VinoVoss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firstleaf has 691 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Firstleaf's written reviews are positive against 100% of VinoVoss's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firstleaf | VinoVoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (691 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 691 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Firstleaf.com, Inc. | BetterAI LLC |
Customer experience
Firstleaf
VinoVoss
Bugs and requests
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
VinoVoss
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Firstleaf
No in-app purchases
VinoVoss
No in-app purchases









