Comparison

CT Legacy Version vs InVintory

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

Head to head
About

CT Legacy Version

Access a vast database of wine reviews and tasting notes from a global community. Manage your personal wine collection, track consumption, and identify wines using label recognition or barcode scanning. This legacy version offers core functionality for wine enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Read and write wine reviews
  • Manage wine collection
  • Label recognition for wine identification
  • Barcode scanning for cellar management
  • Track consumption history
  • Access professional reviews
Features
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IMPORTANT: This is the classic, legacy version of CellarTracker. For the best experience, we recommend installing the new version of the app, “CellarTracker: #1 Wine Tracker”. The classic version of the app will not be receiving new feature updates. CellarTracker is the world's largest collection of wine reviews, tasting notes and personal stories from people who love wine — now available for iPhone and iPad! • Read & Write Wine Reviews • Find over 4.4 million wines, read more than 12 million tasting notes (community and professional) for great recommendations, and join a community of over 888,000 users to share your opinions. Fully integrated with professional reviews from Antonio Galloni, Stephen Tanzer, Allen Meadows, Jancis Robinson, Decanter and more (separate subscriptions may be required). • Manage Your Collection • Use our online cellar management tool to track your collection, see its value, and much more. Users are currently managing 168 million bottles and counting! • Label Recognition • Search for a wine by taking a photo of the label, or quickly capture photos and notes of multiple wines for later reference. Access your entire history of captured labels to remember what you've been drinking. • Scan Barcodes • Easily scan UPC/EAN barcodes on wines, as well as custom CellarTracker barcodes, to make cellar management a breeze. • Track Consumption History • CellarTracker allows you to track what you've been drinking — from your cellar, a restaurant, winery or anywhere — and add your own tasting notes, ratings and label images. This app requires internet connectivity to operate. Certain functionality, such as managing your cellar or tracking consumption history, require a free CellarTracker account. Optional paid CellarTracker accounts provide access to additional functionality, including automatic valuation. Some professional reviews require separate subscriptions to those publications to enable integration.

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

CT Legacy Version4 screens
InVintory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InVintory at 4.8 against CT Legacy Version's 3.9. InVintory also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 184). CT Legacy Version's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. CT Legacy Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InVintory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InVintory has 4.7K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CT Legacy Version's written reviews are positive against 73% of InVintory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CT Legacy Version ships an update every 3 months, InVintory every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CT Legacy Version versus InVintory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCT Legacy VersionInVintory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (184 ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1844.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB154 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCellarTrackerInVintory Wines Incorporated

Customer experience

CT Legacy Version

All ratings184 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative29.1%

InVintory

All ratings4,708 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

CT Legacy Version

From 184 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive wine database with 1.7M+ wines
  • 📱 Barcode scanning functionality works well
  • ⭐ Community reviews from knowledgeable wine enthusiasts
  • 🎯 Accurate drink-by date recommendations
  • 🔍 Multiple search filters (region, grape, winery, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow app performance and navigation between screens
  • 🎨 Dated and clunky user interface
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization of previously free features
  • 🔄 Inconsistent barcode scanning accuracy
  • ❌ Poor search function with no typo tolerance

InVintory

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient inventory management
  • 💡 Helpful features like drink window and AI sommelier
  • 👍 Realistic 3D visualization of wine cellar
  • 👍 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent label recognition and database coverage
  • 🐛 Buggy updates and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Clunky interface for adding and editing wines
  • 🔍 Lack of iPad-optimized version

Bugs and requests

CT Legacy Version

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Horizontal banner/glitch appears halfway down review screens
  • App fails to load or shows blank white pages
  • Keyboard covers text input fields
  • Sticky banner appears in random screen positions when scrolling
  • iOS 16.4+ compatibility issues with banner positioning
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  • Search function unable to handle minor typos
  • Barcode misidentification (e.g., Shiraz identified as Chianti)
  • Label identification fails for common wines
  • App won't open with error codes
  • Slow loading times on iPhone 11 and newer devices
  • Non-native app behavior and web view problems
  • Constant loading spinners during operations
  • Online search functionality broken without support response

Requested features

20 requests
  • Offline access to cellar inventory
  • Multi-currency and international date format support
  • Bulk scanner for multiple bottles at once
  • Copy/duplicate entry function for similar wines
  • Sort by delivery/purchase date
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  • Coravined wine tracking and flagging
  • Save search history for quick access
  • Better storage/location visualization (like VinoCell)
  • Social features to connect with local collectors
  • PDF file attachment capability for wine information
  • Ability to mark multiple bottles consumed at once
  • Wine pairing recommendations
  • Search history/saved searches
  • Default sorting preferences
  • iOS 13 shortcuts for bottle removal
  • Better keyboard handling to avoid covering input fields
  • Swipe navigation between pages
  • Remember scroll position when returning to cellar list
  • Less sensitive tap/select function
  • Professional sommelier input on drink-by dates

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

CT Legacy Version

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 CT Legacy Version free?
CT Legacy Version 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, CT Legacy Version or InVintory?
InVintory is rated higher. CT Legacy Version averages 3.9 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while InVintory averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.
Do CT Legacy Version or InVintory have ads?
Neither CT Legacy Version nor InVintory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CT Legacy Version or InVintory?
CT Legacy Version ships an update every 3 months, and InVintory every 6 days. Most recently, CT Legacy Version was updated on August 13, 2026 and InVintory on September 25, 2026.

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