Comparison

SommelierX vs WinePair

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

Head to head
About

SommelierX

Features
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SommelierX is the next generation of WineStein. It was built over 17 years with scientists and sommeliers. During the WineStein era, more than 500,000 people used it, and it ran in 400+ stores and restaurants. Any dish. Any wine. One calculated match. SNAP YOUR PLATE, POUR THE WINE Photograph your dish and instantly see which wine fits, and why. Rather type or speak? That works too. From stew to sushi, you get matching wine styles, each with a score. CALCULATED, NOT GUESSED Sommeliers scored 609 wine styles on 19 taste dimensions, such as body, acidity, tannin and sweetness. SommelierX sets them against 17 dimensions of your dish and calculates what fits. You see the full Wine DNA and Dish DNA. No stars from strangers, just the reason behind every match. DINING OUT Scan the wine list at the restaurant. You see the best wine on the list for each dish. WORKS BOTH WAYS Got a bottle? Scan the label or search for the wine. You see which dishes go with it. It works with any wine you can scan. YOUR CELLAR, ALWAYS AT HAND Keep track of your bottles and add one with a photo of the label. Your cellar weighs in on every recommendation. STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR See where a matching bottle is for sale, right next to your recommendation, and filter by price. This works in countries with a connected web shop. DINNER PARTY Add everyone's dish. SommelierX looks for one wine that suits them all. If none does, you pick two. ASK SOMMY A sommelier in your pocket. Ask any wine question in plain language. FREE AND PREMIUM SommelierX is free to use: 10 recommendations a month, with all matching wine styles, complete with score, full Wine DNA, full Dish DNA and filters for colour, region, country and where to buy. You also get a cellar for up to 10 wines and 3 Sommy messages a day. Premium adds unlimited Sommy, your full wine cellar without a bottle cap (with one-step import from Excel, CSV, PDF or a photo, estimated cellar value and the filter on your own cellar), unlimited recommendations and your full recommendation history—and supports an independent, advertising-free product. New subscribers can try Premium free for 14 days; after that the subscription continues at the price shown before you subscribe, and you can cancel anytime. You do not need to know wine. Just bring the plate or the bottle. SommelierX calculates the rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sommelierx.com/terms?lang=en Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sommelierx.com/privacy?lang=en

About

WinePair

Effortlessly select the ideal beverage for your meal. Snap photos of drink and food menus, and receive personalized recommendations with explanations for why each pairing works. Discover new favorites and order with confidence.

Highlights
  • Photograph drink and food menus
  • Personalized beverage recommendations
  • Pairings tailored to specific dishes
  • Detailed pairing explanations
  • Filter by drink type
  • Sort by price or rating
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Order with Confidence! WinePair is your personal food & drink advisor, helping you discover wines, beers, cocktails and more that pair beautifully with your meal — and match your tastes. Dining out? Simply take a photo of the restaurant's drink list and food menu, choose your dish, and let WinePair recommend what to drink. It's like having a personal sommelier in your pocket, without the jargon. NEW: Personalized Taste Preferences Tell WinePair what you enjoy drinking, and your recommendations become more personal. Whether you prefer bold reds, crisp whites, refreshing cocktails or something new, WinePair helps you find drinks that complement your food and suit your tastes. Features • Photograph restaurant wine lists, drink menus and food menus • Get personalized wine, beer, cocktail, sake, cider and mocktail pairings • Set your taste preferences for recommendations tailored to you • Discover drinks that pair with your chosen dish • See how well each drink pairs with your food • Understand why each pairing works • Filter recommendations by drink type • Sort by price or rating • Discover highly rated drinks you might otherwise overlook Perfect for: • Date nights and special occasions • Business dinners • Vacations and travel • Exploring new restaurants • Discovering new wines and cocktails • Wine lovers and beginners alike Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply wondering which wine goes with your dinner, WinePair makes food and wine pairing easy, approachable and personal. No wine expertise required. Just choose your meal, explore your recommendations and order with confidence. Download WinePair and discover your next favorite pairing.

Screenshots

SommelierX4 screens
WinePair4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinePair at none against SommelierX's 2. SommelierX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. SommelierX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WinePair asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SommelierX ships an update every 2 days, WinePair monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SommelierX versus WinePair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSommelierXWinePair
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRoger TheunissenWinePair LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SommelierX

Subscriptions2
  • SommelierX Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SommelierX Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

WinePair

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SommelierX free?
SommelierX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WinePair free?
WinePair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SommelierX or WinePair have ads?
Neither SommelierX nor WinePair shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SommelierX or WinePair?
SommelierX ships an update every 2 days, and WinePair monthly. Most recently, SommelierX was updated on November 5, 2026 and WinePair on November 5, 2026.

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