Krug vs WID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Krug
Unlock the unique story behind each bottle by scanning its iD. Explore tasting notes, music and food pairings, and storage recommendations. Save your Krug iDs and find places to enjoy Krug.
- Scan bottle iD for unique story
- Discover growing season details
- Explore music and food pairings
- Get storage and service suggestions
- Save iDs to virtual cellar
- Find Krug locations
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Take your Krug experience further with the Krug app. Scan your six-digit Krug iD found on the back label of your bottle to discover its unique story. • Discover the story of your bottle Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil reveals the details of your bottle's composition. Learn about the circumstances of the growing season and how these contributed to the creation of each Champagne. • Pair your Krug Champagne with music Discover Krug Echoes, music pairings selected to accompany your glass of Krug Champagne. • Be inspired by food pairing ideas Discover recipes created by Krug Lover Chefs that promise delectable pairing with Krug Champagnes. • Ensure ideal storage and service Suggestions for the right temperature and glassware ensure an unforgettable tasting experience. • Keep note of your Krug iDs Save Krug iDs to your virtual cellar, record your tasting impressions and add photos. • Find Krug Locate Krug Ambassades and other nearby places where you can enjoy a glass of Krug or purchase a bottle. Please drink responsibly.
WID
Verify the authenticity of bottles using NFC technology. Access detailed information about provenance, history, grape varieties, and maturation advice for wines.
- NFC bottle authentication
- Verify bottle authenticity
- Access provenance details
- View grape varieties
- Get maturation advice
- Check bottle certificate
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This mobile application is available for smartphones equipped with NFC technology. It allows the consumers to authenticate a bottle by approaching their phone close to the security label. After the WID database has been consulted, the consumer receives a message to validate or invalidate the bottle’s certificate. The user can access a set of information selected by the producer about the provenance, history, know-how and grape varieties along with tasting and advice on how to let the wine mature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WID at 4.7 against Krug's 4.3. Krug's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 31 respectively.
Krug ships an update every 2 months, WID every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Krug | WID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (27 ratings) | 4.7 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Krug | WID |
Customer experience
Krug
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In-app purchases
Krug
No in-app purchases
WID
No in-app purchases









