Comparison

SteakMate vs InVintory

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

Head to head
About

SteakMate

This app helps you cook the perfect beef steak every time. Input your steak type, cooking method, desired doneness, and thickness for precise cooking instructions, including turning and resting times. It also features queuing for multiple steaks and a favorites list for quick access to preferred recipes.

Highlights
  • Precise cooking instructions
  • Turn and rest time prompts
  • Queuing for multiple steaks
  • Favorites list for preferred steaks
  • Steak recommendations and information
  • Alternate steak name lookup
Features
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The SteakMate app is designed to help you cook the perfect steak – no matter how you like it. SteakMate is your best friend when barbecuing or pan-frying Beef steaks. It ensures you have a great eating experience every time and takes the guess work out of cooking Beef steaks. SteakMate is easy to use, simply enter the Beef steak you are cooking, the cooking method you are using, the doneness you are after and the thickness of your steak and SteakMate will tell you exactly how to cook it – with handy prompts of when to turn your steak and when it has finished cooking and needs to rest. Cooking for more than one? SteakMate has that covered with its queuing functionality, allowing you to add as many people to the queue so that everyone gets their steak cooked the way they like it. Got a favourite steak you like to cook? Why not add it to favourites list in SteakMate so that you are only ever one step away from cooking the perfect steak. Not sure about what steaks to barbecue or pan-fry? SteakMate gives you a list of all the Beef steaks recommended for cooking this way as well as information about each of them – it also includes all the alternate names for the same steak.

About

InVintory

Manage your wine collection with this advanced inventory tracker. Scan bottles, organize by location, and gain AI-powered insights for optimal drinking windows and investment guidance. Visualize your cellar in 3D and track collection value.

Highlights
  • Scan and track wine bottles
  • Organize by cellar, rack, and bin
  • AI sommelier for recommendations and insights
  • 3D cellar visualization (VinLocate™)
  • Track collection value and maturity
  • Import from other platforms
  • Optional smart cellar hardware integration
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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

SteakMate4 screens
InVintory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InVintory at 4.8 against SteakMate's 3.6. InVintory also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 8). SteakMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. InVintory sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SteakMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InVintory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InVintory has 5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SteakMate's written reviews are positive against 73% of InVintory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteakMate ships an update every 5 months, InVintory every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SteakMate versus InVintory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteakMateInVintory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.8 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB146 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMeat & Livestock Australia LimitedInVintory Wines Incorporated

Customer experience

SteakMate

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.7%

InVintory

All ratings4,992 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative18.6%

Bugs and requests

SteakMate

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

SteakMate

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

InVintory

Subscriptions16
  • Prestige Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$13.951 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$14.951 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Prestige Annual1 Year trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • 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 Annual$127.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial2 variants$149.991 Year
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Elite Annual$300.001 Year

Questions

Is SteakMate free?
SteakMate 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, SteakMate or InVintory?
InVintory is rated higher. SteakMate averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while InVintory averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.
Do SteakMate or InVintory have ads?
Neither SteakMate nor InVintory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteakMate or InVintory?
SteakMate ships an update every 5 months, and InVintory every 5 days. Most recently, SteakMate was updated on October 23, 2026 and InVintory on October 29, 2026.

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