Wine Code vs Somm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wine Code
Discover a unique way to earn rewards on wine purchases by scanning QR codes on participating bottles. Rate wines based on taste, value, and appearance to contribute to a community of enthusiasts and unlock savings when ordering directly from wineries.
- Earn rewards on wine purchases
- Scan interactive wine QR codes
- Rate wines by taste, value, and appearance
- Save money on direct winery orders
- Join a community of wine enthusiasts
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The Wine Code offers a unique opportunity to earn rewards on your wine purchases. Simply locate one of our interactive wine QR codes on participating bottles to unlock exciting prizes with every purchase. We prioritize feedback that truly matters. Instead of focusing solely on arbitrary ratings like 96 points versus 94 points, we encourage you to rate bottles based on taste, value, and appearance. Your feedback not only benefits the winery but also contributes to our vibrant community of wine enthusiasts. Experience the convenience of shopping directly from wineries. By bypassing the three-tier system and ordering directly from the source, you can save money on The Wine Code Store. Plus, the more bottles you scan, the greater the savings. Start exploring The Wine Code today!"
Somm
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Never guess what wine to order again. Somm Ai is your personal AI sommelier. Snap a photo of any restaurant wine list or bottle and Somm analyzes the wines to help you find what’s actually worth ordering. BEST FOR YOU. BEST RATED. BEST VALUE. Somm doesn’t just tell you which wines are highly rated. It helps you find the wine that fits you—based on your taste, preferences, budget and history. SCAN ANY WINE LIST Take a photo and let Somm analyze the menu, so you can spend less time decoding a wine list and more time enjoying dinner. BEST FOR YOU Discover wines matched to your personal taste and preferences. As Somm learns what you like, your recommendations become more personal. BEST VALUE Find the bottles that offer standout quality for the price and uncover hidden gems on the wine list. BEST RATED Quickly see highly rated wines worth considering without searching bottle by bottle. ASK SOMM Want a wine for the steak? Choosing between two bottles? Looking for something under $100? Ask Somm about the menu and get help making the final choice. SCAN A BOTTLE See useful information about a wine before you order or buy it. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LOVE Keep track of wines, favorites and past scans so great bottles don’t get forgotten. YOUR SMART CELLAR Build a smarter picture of the wines you own and enjoy. Perfect for date nights, business dinners, restaurants, wine bars, travel, wine shopping—or anytime you’re staring at a wine list wondering what to order. NEVER OVERSPEND ON WINE AGAIN Scan. Discover. Sip better. Download Somm and make your next bottle the right one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wine Code at none against Somm's 1. Wine Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Somm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Wine Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wine Code against 5.0 for Somm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Wine Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Somm every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wine Code | Somm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Wine Code, LLC. | 10DX LLC |
In-app purchases
Wine Code
No in-app purchases
Somm
- Yearly Premium Plan$4.991 Year









