Comparison

VinWizard V4 for iPhone vs Lachstock Core

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

Head to head
About

VinWizard V4 for iPhone

Features
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Designed to allow the winemaker to control and monitor their tanks or plant from anywhere on an iPhone. VinWizard must be installed and working at the winery, and incoming ports redirected to the VinWizard server or be using a VPN. You will also need to setup your own Control Groups within VinWizard. Note: If you are using an iPad and want fuller access to VinWizard features, see VinWizard V4, our iPad version of the application.

About

Lachstock Core

Features
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Lachstock Core gives Lachstock Consulting clients secure mobile access to the Portal information they use day to day. View grain pricing across sites, check your client portfolio, review production estimates and inventory, follow weather outlooks, and receive Portal notifications directly on your phone. The app is designed for quick checks in the paddock, office, ute or wherever decisions are being made. Key features: - Secure Portal sign-in with Face ID, biometrics or a 4-digit app PIN - Map-based prices with commodity, grade and cash filters - Nearest site selection for faster price checks - Client portfolio dashboard with production, inventory, yield and weather views - Rich Portal notifications with formatted messages and attachments - Notification settings and device registration controls Lachstock Core is available to Lachstock Consulting clients with an active Portal account

Screenshots

VinWizard V4 for iPhone1 screens
Lachstock Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lachstock Core at every 2 weeks against VinWizard V4 for iPhone's every 13 months. VinWizard V4 for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VinWizard V4 for iPhone ships an update every 13 months, Lachstock Core every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
VinWizard V4 for iPhone versus Lachstock Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinWizard V4 for iPhoneLachstock Core
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid GillLachstock Consulting

In-app purchases

None

VinWizard V4 for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Lachstock Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VinWizard V4 for iPhone free?
VinWizard V4 for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lachstock Core free?
Lachstock Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VinWizard V4 for iPhone or Lachstock Core have ads?
Neither VinWizard V4 for iPhone nor Lachstock Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VinWizard V4 for iPhone or Lachstock Core?
VinWizard V4 for iPhone ships an update every 13 months, and Lachstock Core every 2 weeks. Most recently, VinWizard V4 for iPhone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lachstock Core on October 25, 2026.

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