Comparison

Cellar Star vs InVintory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cellar Star

Easily track your wine collection, whether it's a few bottles or a full cellar. Make informed choices about which wines to open and when, ensuring your inventory is always up-to-date. Spend more time savoring your wine and less time managing it.

Highlights
  • Import existing cellar data
  • Easy wine addition with predictive text
  • Search, browse, and filter collection
  • iCloud synchronization and backup
  • Configure custom cellar layouts
  • Rate wines and track optimal opening years
Features
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Whether you have a cellar filled with wine or are just saving a few cases in a hall closet, it's easy to lose track of what you have. Cellar Star is designed with this in mind. Make informed selections from your cellar. Focus your attention on wines that are ready to open. Have confidence that your inventory is up to date. Spend less time managing your cellar and more time enjoying your wine. — Easily Add And Select Wines — Import your inventory from existing cellar tracking applications and spreadsheets. Adding wine is easy with predictive text that knows your collection and the wine regions of the world. Easily select wines from your cellar in the way that works best for you: - Search by keywords. - Browse your collection organized by name, star rating, place of origin, vintage year, and more. - Utilize filters to refine the list of displayed wine. — Manage Your Collection — Complete iCloud integration ensures that your inventory stays synchronized across all your devices and allows for easy backup and restoration to your iCloud Drive. Configure cellars and bins to match your storage layout. Rate each wine on a five star scale and choose the best years for opening. Reconcile what's actually in storage with your Cellar Star inventory.

About

InVintory

Manage your wine collection with a powerful tracker and AI sommelier. Organize, value, and enjoy your wines with features like label scanning, 3D cellar visualization, and personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Wine label scanning
  • AI sommelier for advice
  • 3D cellar visualization
  • Collection value tracking
  • Drink window alerts
  • Import from other services
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The best wine cellar management app for collectors. Track every bottle with a powerful wine tracker and label scanner, get advice from your built-in AI sommelier, and keep a tasting journal — organize, value, and enjoy your wine collection with confidence. InVintory is a premium wine cellar app built for serious collectors who want full control of their collection. Whether you're replacing spreadsheets or moving beyond outdated cellar tools, InVintory makes it easy to manage your wine cellar with accuracy and confidence. Manage your entire wine collection in one place with powerful tools designed for real collectors. ----- The most advanced wine inventory app Track every bottle with precision using a sommelier-curated database of over 2 million wines. - Add bottles by scanning labels or searching instantly - Import your collection from CellarTracker, Vivino, or spreadsheets - Organize by cellar, rack, bin, wine case, or custom location - Sync your wine inventory across all devices Know exactly what you own, where it is, and when to drink it. ----- Smarter wine collecting with AI Your built-in AI sommelier helps you get more from your collection: - Personalized wine recommendations based on what you own - Food pairings, serving advice, and tasting insights - Collection analytics and investment guidance Ask questions about your cellar and get instant, expert-level insights. ----- Your wine cellar, visualized in 3D With VinLocate™, InVintory creates a realistic 3D view of your wine cellar or fridge: - See exactly where every bottle is stored - Assign bottles to precise locations - Find any wine instantly No more guessing. Your cellar is fully visual and searchable. ----- Track value, maturity, and performance InVintory goes beyond basic wine tracking with professional-grade tools: - Real-time collection value and price tracking - Optimal drink windows and maturity alerts - Purchase history and performance insights - Export reports for insurance or portfolio tracking Understand your wine collection like an asset, not just a list. ----- Built for real collectors Everything in InVintory is designed to make wine collection management effortless: - Saved lists for events, tastings, or goals - Quick filters for ready-to-drink bottles, varietals, and regions - Batch editing, barcode labels, and delivery tracking - Secure cloud backup and cross-device sync From 50 bottles to 5,000+, InVintory scales with your collection. ----- Smart cellar hardware (optional) Enhance your physical cellar with connected tools: - CellarStickers™ (NFC tags) to instantly view bottle details - Temperature and humidity monitoring with Govee integration Bring digital intelligence into your wine cellar. ----- Discover better wines Explore and expand your collection with confidence: - Advanced filters by region, varietal, and drink window - Collector-focused insights and accurate wine data - Recommendations tailored to your taste ----- Why collectors choose InVintory - Modern, intuitive design - Accurate, sommelier-curated data - Powerful wine tracking and inventory tools InVintory is the best wine cellar management app for collectors who want clarity, control, and a premium experience. Download InVintory today and take full control of your wine collection. Terms of Use: https://invintory.com/terms-conditions Website: https://invintory.com Desktop App: https://app.invintory.com

Screenshots

Cellar Star4 screens
InVintory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InVintory at 4.8 against Cellar Star's 4.2. InVintory also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 13). Cellar Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (94% vs 73%). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InVintory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Cellar Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InVintory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InVintory has 5.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Cellar Star's written reviews are positive against 73% of InVintory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cellar Star ships an update every 22 months, InVintory every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cellar Star versus InVintory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellar StarInVintory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings135.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB147 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThinkMobileInVintory Wines Incorporated

Customer experience

Cellar Star

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

InVintory

All ratings5,085 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.5%

Bugs and requests

Cellar Star

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

InVintory

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bottle locations disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add or edit bottle quantities
  • Inconsistent behavior when scanning labels
  • Frequent app crashes and performance issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit wine details and locations
  • Improved import/export functionality
  • More customization options for cellar layout
  • Integration with other wine apps and services
  • Enhanced analytics and reporting

In-app purchases

None

Cellar Star

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

InVintory

Subscriptions9
  • Prestige Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$13.951 Month
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  • Prestige Annual$99.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$124.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial2 variants$149.991 Year
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Cellar Star free?
Cellar Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InVintory free?
InVintory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cellar Star or InVintory?
InVintory is rated higher. Cellar Star averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while InVintory averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Cellar Star or InVintory have ads?
Neither Cellar Star nor InVintory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cellar Star or InVintory?
Cellar Star ships an update every 22 months, and InVintory every 5 days. Most recently, Cellar Star was updated on November 1, 2026 and InVintory on November 3, 2026.

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