Wine Code vs LabelSip
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!"
LabelSip
Instantly identify any alcoholic beverage by scanning its label. Get detailed tasting notes, brewery information, price, and pairing suggestions. Save your discoveries to a personal cellar and share them with friends.
- Scan drink labels for instant identification
- Access tasting notes, brewery info, and price
- Save scanned drinks to a personal cellar
- Share drink discoveries with friends
- Discuss drinks and post reviews in the TALK tab
- Search for drinks by name
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See a bottle you do not recognize? Take a photo of the label and LabelSip will analyze the drink and present useful information in seconds. Explore wine, whisky, beer, sake, shochu, awamori, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, liqueurs, and more. DISCOVER THE DRINK Depending on the available information, results may include: • Tasting notes and flavor profile • Country, region, brewery, winery, or distillery • Alcohol content and ingredients • Estimated price • Food pairing and serving suggestions • Reference sources used for the result SCAN OR SEARCH Photograph a bottle label, choose an image from your library, or search by name when you do not have the bottle with you. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL CELLAR Save drinks you discover, add favorites and personal notes, revisit previous results, and share drink cards with friends. ACCESS AND PURCHASES • Each Free-plan analysis uses 1 scan credit • New installations receive 10 scan credits • Optional credit packs add scans only • A rewarded ad may add 3 credits once per day • Monthly and Annual plans provide unlimited analysis, no ads, and expanded Cellar storage • Purchases can be restored from Settings AI-generated details and estimated prices can be incomplete or inaccurate. Always confirm important information such as ingredients, allergens, alcohol content, and price with the product label, producer, or retailer. Supported languages: 44. Unsupported device languages fall back to English. Monthly and annual plans renew automatically and charge your Apple ID unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wine Code at none against LabelSip's 4. Wine Code also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. LabelSip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wine Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wine Code ships an update every 2 weeks, LabelSip every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wine Code | LabelSip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Wine Code, LLC. | IPPEI NAGAMINE |
In-app purchases
Wine Code
No in-app purchases
LabelSip
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- 10 Credits$1.99
- 30 Credits$5.99
- 広告削除$9.99





