Comparison

BinVentory vs CellarMate

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

Head to head
About

BinVentory

Features
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BinVentory is an app for maintaining a wine cellar. It does not help with acquiring wines, learning about wines, evaluating wines or matching wines with food. There is no account to set up, website to log into or subscription fees to pay. No data is collected from the user; it is completely a stand-alone app. The app is aimed at a user who has enough bottles stored in some sort of 'cellar' (or perhaps two or more) that he/she cannot easily see at a glance what the options are for a Tuesday night dinner or a lavish weekend party. The focus is on cataloging these options in user-defined categories, such as wine regions, sources and storage locations, to facilitate making choices. This serves, of course, also as a reminder when certain categories are getting low and need replenishment.

About

CellarMate

Manage your wine collection with an AI sommelier and smart label recognition. Track inventory, discover new wines, and log tasting notes. Get personalized recommendations and offers from premium partners.

Highlights
  • AI wine sommelier chat
  • Smart label recognition via camera
  • Cellar inventory management
  • Personalized wine discovery
  • Digital tasting journal
  • Data export (CSV, JSON, PDF)
Features
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CellarMate revolutionizes wine collection management with cutting-edge AI technology and intuitive design. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned collector, our intelligent sommelier assistant makes wine discovery effortless and enjoyable. AI Wine Sommelier: Chat naturally with your personal wine expert using advanced GPT-4 technology. Get instant recommendations, food pairings, and detailed wine insights. Our AI understands 14 specialized wine functions including cellar management, consumption tracking, and bulk operations. Smart Label Recognition: Snap photos of wine labels for instant identification and detailed information. Our advanced image analysis detects multiple bottles in a single photo, automatically cataloging producer, vintage, region, and expert tasting notes from Vivino integration. Complete Collection Management: Track your entire wine cellar with precision. Monitor acquisitions, consumption history, and cellar statistics. Advanced filtering by type, region, vintage, and rating makes finding the perfect bottle effortless. Intelligent Wine Discovery: Receive personalized wine offers from premium partners including Last Bottle, Wine Spies, Wine Access, and WTSO. Our matching algorithm analyzes your preferences to surface deals that perfectly match your taste profile. Digital Tasting Journal: Chronicle your wine experiences with comprehensive tasting notes, ratings, and analytics. Export your data in multiple formats including CSV, JSON, and PDF for backup or sharing. Core Features: • AI chat with wine sommelier expertise • Camera-based wine label scanning and recognition • Real-time cellar inventory management • Personalized wine recommendations and deals • Social authentication (Google, Apple) • Advanced search and filtering • Analytics and consumption insights • Multi-format data export • Push notifications for special offers Privacy & Security Your data is encrypted and secure. Native social authentication ensures seamless sign-in while protecting your privacy. All AI processing uses secure edge functions. Cross-Platform Sync Access your collection anywhere with real-time synchronization across all your devices. Start your intelligent wine journey today. Download CellarMate and discover why thousands of wine enthusiasts trust our AI sommelier to enhance their wine experience.

Screenshots

BinVentory4 screens
CellarMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BinVentory at none against CellarMate's shown. CellarMate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BinVentory ships an update every 3 months, CellarMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BinVentory versus CellarMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinVentoryCellarMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeter HinmanCellarMate LLC

In-app purchases

None

BinVentory

No in-app purchases

None

CellarMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BinVentory free?
BinVentory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellarMate free?
CellarMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BinVentory or CellarMate have ads?
CellarMate shows ads; BinVentory does not.
Which is updated more often, BinVentory or CellarMate?
BinVentory ships an update every 3 months, and CellarMate weekly. Most recently, BinVentory was updated on September 15, 2026 and CellarMate on June 4, 2026.

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