Comparison

DecantDecide vs Cellared

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

Head to head
About

DecantDecide

This AI-powered companion simplifies wine selection by analyzing wine lists and bottle labels. It offers personalized recommendations, food pairing suggestions, and market price intelligence to help users discover and understand wine with confidence.

Highlights
  • Scan wine lists with camera
  • Identify wine bottles from photos
  • AI-powered personalized recommendations
  • Chat with AI wine expert
  • Food pairing suggestions
  • Market price comparisons
  • Value analysis
Features
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DecantDecide - Your AI-Powered Wine Companion Never feel overwhelmed by a wine list again. DecantDecide makes wine selection simpler to help you discover, understand, and enjoy wine with confidence—whether you're at a restaurant, wine shop, or exploring at home. SCAN WINE LISTS INSTANTLY Point your camera at any restaurant wine list and get instant analysis. Our AI extracts every wine, price, and detail, then provides personalized recommendations based on your taste preferences and budget. See market prices, value scores, and find the best deals. IDENTIFY WINE BOTTLES Take a photo of any wine bottle label and instantly identify it. Get detailed information about the producer, region, vintage, tasting notes, and food pairings. Discover similar wines and alternatives you might love. CHAT WITH DEX - YOUR AI WINE EXPERT Meet Dex, your personal AI wine companion. Ask questions about wine characteristics, regions, varietals, and pairings. Get personalized recommendations that learn from your preferences over time. Dex helps you understand wine terminology, learn about different styles, and discover new favorites. PERFECT FOOD PAIRINGS Discover which wines complement your favorite dishes. Get pairing suggestions for any cuisine, learn the science behind wine and food harmony, and explore classic and innovative combinations. PERSONALIZED WINE DISCOVERY Build your personal wine taste profile through our interactive quiz and wine ratings. Explore wines by varietal, region, or style. Track wines you've tried and loved. Get recommendations that match your unique palate. VALUE & PRICE INTELLIGENCE Compare restaurant prices with retail prices. Get value scores and recommendations for the best deals. Find great wines within your budget and understand typical restaurant markups. KEY FEATURES: Scan wine lists with your camera Identify wine bottles from photos AI-powered personalized recommendations Chat with Dex, your AI wine expert Food pairing suggestions Market price comparisons Value analysis and savings Wine education and learning Track favorites and preferences Explore by varietal, region, or style Perfect for: Restaurant diners who want to make informed wine choices Wine enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge Wine novices who want guidance and education Social diners exploring wine together Anyone who wants to discover new wines Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://decantdecide.com/privacy (or your actual URL)Download DecantDecide and transform how you experience wine. From scanning menus to chatting with Dex, we make wine selection effortless, educational, and enjoyable.

About

Cellared

This app helps you track your wine collection and know exactly when to open each bottle. It also suggests wine pairings for your meals based on what you have available.

Highlights
  • Drinking window calculation
  • Food and mood-based pairing
  • Collection tracking
  • Bottle import from CellarTracker
  • Track opened bottles
  • Peak bottle identification
Features
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Know what to open and when. Cellared is a wine cellar manager for collectors who want a clearer view of every bottle. Start free with unlimited bottles. Track what you own, see drinking windows, and keep the bottles you love in one place. KNOW WHEN TO DRINK IT Every bottle gets a drinking window built from the wine itself: grape, region, vintage, structure, storage, and bottle size. Cellared tells you what's at peak right now, what needs more time, and what you've waited too long to open. WHAT PAIRS WITH DINNER TONIGHT Tell Cellared what you're cooking. It pulls from your cellar and tells you what to open, and why it works. Chicken piccata, steak night, Tuesday tacos. You pick the food, Cellared picks the bottle. ANSWERS FROM YOUR COLLECTION "What's the best bottle I have for under $50?" "What should I open for my anniversary dinner?" "Is my 2018 Barolo ready?" Cellared knows your collection and gives you answers that make sense. WHETHER YOU HAVE 6 BOTTLES OR 600 No wine expertise required. You know what you're having for dinner. That's enough. Cellared keeps track of the rest, from your first bottle to your five hundredth. • Add bottles manually or import your existing cellar in seconds • Drinking windows built from grape, region, vintage, and structure • Food and mood-based pairing from your own cellar • Track every bottle you've opened • Know what's at peak right now Terms of Use (EULA): https://cellared.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://cellared.ai/privacy

Screenshots

DecantDecide4 screens
Cellared4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DecantDecide at none against Cellared's shown. Cellared's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DecantDecide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cellared sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DecantDecide against 5.0 for Cellared. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DecantDecide ships an update every 4 weeks, Cellared every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DecantDecide versus Cellared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecantDecideCellared
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB58 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperDecantDecide, LLCCellared, LLC

Customer experience

DecantDecide

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cellared

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DecantDecide

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Max Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Max Annual$99.991 Year
5 purchases

Cellared

Subscriptions5
  • Family Household Sharing2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Cellared Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Cellared Collector - Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
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  • Cellared Pro — Annual7 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • Cellared Collector — Annual7 Days trial$149.001 Year

Questions

Is DecantDecide free?
DecantDecide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cellared free?
Cellared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DecantDecide or Cellared?
DecantDecide and Cellared are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do DecantDecide or Cellared have ads?
Cellared shows ads; DecantDecide does not.
Which is updated more often, DecantDecide or Cellared?
DecantDecide ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cellared every 8 days. Most recently, DecantDecide was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cellared on November 5, 2026.

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