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.
VinWizard V4 for iPhone
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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.
Lachstock Core
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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
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | VinWizard V4 for iPhone | Lachstock Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Gill | Lachstock Consulting |
In-app purchases
VinWizard V4 for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Lachstock Core
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VinWizard V4 for iPhone free?
Is Lachstock Core free?
Do VinWizard V4 for iPhone or Lachstock Core have ads?
Which is updated more often, VinWizard V4 for iPhone or Lachstock Core?
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