Wine Rater free vs Firstleaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wine Rater free
Evaluate wines using a professional 100-point scale and a simpler 5-point system for individual characteristics like appearance, aroma, and taste. The app guides you through scoring each element to determine an overall wine quality score.
- 100-point professional wine evaluation scale
- 5-point rating system for appearance, aroma, and taste
- Detailed breakdown of wine characteristics
- Overall impression scoring
- Score calculation and display
- Clear scores by button press or device shake
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Evaluate wine like a professional. You will be using a 100-point scale that is widely used in international competitions and prestigious publications. Not sure where to start? Don’t give up, it isn’t at all difficult. Use a simple marking system, from 1 to 5. Individual characteristics of a wine are evaluated separately. First you give a mark to appearance, then aroma, and finally taste. Each of these characteristics is further broken down into: Appearance * clarity * colour (to what degree colour corresponds to the varietal, year, type of wine, etc.) Aroma (“nose”) * intensity * purity (to what degree aroma corresponds to the varietal, year, type of wine, etc.) * harmony Taste * intensity * purity (to what degree taste corresponds to the varietal, year, type of wine, etc.) * harmony * persistence (how long the taste impression lasts) Finally you evaluate overall impression. With this you express how the much the wine is to your taste, and how the individual characteristics go together. Give every quality a mark on a 5-point scale, where 1 is best and 5 is worst: 1 excellent 2 very good 3 good 4 satisfactory 5 not satisfactory The mark then is given points, which can vary depending on the relative importance of the characteristic concerned. The points awarded can be displayed in the application at the press of a button. The resulting score is in the range of 40-100 points: 40 - 69 undrinkable wine 70 - 74 mediocre wine 76 - 79 a wine that makes no particular impression 80 - 84 a good everyday drinking wine without serious flaws 85 - 89 very good wine 90 - 94 excellent wine, worth tasting 95 - 100 wine of the absolute highest quality, unique and fantastic When you want to evaluate the next wine, you can clear the assigned points either by pushing the button with a wastepaper basket or by shaking the device.
Firstleaf
Discover your next favorite wine with instant, personalized recommendations. Simply scan a wine label, menu, or shelf to get expert-backed suggestions tailored to your taste. Build a digital wine library and refine your palate with this free pocket sommelier.
- Scan wine labels for instant recommendations
- Personalized taste refinement
- Digital wine library and taste tracking
- Expert-backed wine picks
- Menu and shelf scanning
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Stop guessing and start sipping confidently with Firstleaf. With 1.3M+ wines, 95% label recognition, and expert-backed picks, Firstleaf is your free, pocket sommelier. Whether you're at the store, browsing a restaurant menu, or planning a night in, we make it fast, easy, and fun to find your perfect bottle. HOW IT WORKS: + Scan & Discover: Snap a photo of wine labels, menus, or shelves for instant, tailored recommendations. + Refine Your Taste: Rate wines to improve suggestions and build your personal flavor profile. + Track & Learn: Create a digital wine library and explore your evolving taste with WinePrint™. + Manage Your Club: Members can customize shipments, rate wines, and update preferences in-app. Not a member? Join America’s most personalized wine club and get wines delivered to your door. Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, Firstleaf helps you explore with confidence. The more you sip and rate, the smarter our recommendations become. No ads. No cost. Just smarter sipping. Download now. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wine Rater free at 100% against Firstleaf's 44%. Wine Rater free also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). Firstleaf's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wine Rater free ships an update every 24 months, Firstleaf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wine Rater free | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (696 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 696 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ARTAX | Firstleaf.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
Wine Rater free
Firstleaf
Bugs and requests
Wine Rater free
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Firstleaf
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing or not opening
- Issues with updating preferences
- Inconsistent wine information display
- Trouble canceling membership
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to purchase favorite wines
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Expand rating system beyond like/dislike
- Allow easier subscription management
- Integrate wine cellar tracking
In-app purchases
Wine Rater free
No in-app purchases
Firstleaf
No in-app purchases
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