Best Wine Apps in 2026: Vivino vs Delectable vs Vinoh — An Honest Comparison

Picture this. You are standing in the wine aisle of your local grocery store. There are hundreds of bottles staring back at you. Some have fancy French names you cannot pronounce. Others have fun, colorful labels with animals on them. You just want a good bottle of red wine for dinner, but you feel totally lost.

You pull out your phone. You know there has to be an app for this. But when you search the app store, you see dozens of choices. Which one is actually going to help you?

In 2026, the world of wine apps has changed a lot. Some of the old favorites are getting a makeover. Others are slowly fading away. And new apps are using AI to change how we drink, track, and learn about wine.

Today, we are going to look at three of the biggest names in the game: Vivino, Delectable, and Vinoh. We will look at what they do well, where they fall short, and which one you should download before your next trip to the wine shop.

Why Do We Need a Wine App Anyway?

Before we compare the apps, let us talk about why you even need one. Wine is complicated. There are thousands of grapes, regions, and makers. Unless you spend years studying, you cannot know it all.

A good wine app should do three things for you:

1. It helps you pick a wine. When you scan a label, it should tell you if the wine is good and if it is worth the price.
2. It helps you remember what you drank. We have all had a great glass of wine at a restaurant, only to forget the name the next day. A good app acts as a memory bank.
3. It helps you learn. It should help you understand what you like and why you like it, so you can make better choices next time.

But not all apps do these three things well. Some are great at scanning but terrible at teaching. Others are great for experts but confusing for beginners. And then there is the biggest problem of all: trusting the crowd.

The Big Problem with Wine Apps Today: The Crowd

There is a big problem in the wine app world right now. It is called "crowd ratings."

Imagine you are looking at a bottle of wine. The app says it has a 4.2-star rating from 10,000 people. That sounds great, right? But here is the catch: what if those 10,000 people love sweet, fruity wines, and you love dry, earthy wines?

A crowd rating tells you what other people like. It does not tell you if you will like it. This is called the "sweetness bias." In the wine world, cheaper, sweeter wines often get very high ratings from the general public because they are easy to drink. Meanwhile, a complex, dry wine that experts love might get a lower score because it is not as sweet.

Also, many wine apps have become giant online stores. They want to sell you wine. Because of this, their screens can feel very cluttered. You just want to log your drink, but you have to click past pop-ups and sales offers first.

Keep these problems in mind as we look at our three contenders.

App #1: Vivino — The Giant of the Wine World

Let us start with the biggest app of them all: Vivino. If you have ever used a wine app, it was probably this one. Vivino has millions of users and the largest database of wine in the world.

What is Vivino?

Vivino is like the Amazon or Yelp of wine. You take a picture of a label, and it shows you a rating out of 5 stars. It also shows you the average price and reviews from other users.

The Good Stuff

• The Massive Database: Because it is so big, Vivino recognizes almost any bottle you scan. Even rare wines usually pop up right away. This makes scanning very fast and reliable.
• Price Checking: It is very helpful to see if a store is charging too much. If the app says a wine usually costs $15, and the store wants $30, you know to put it back on the shelf.
• No More Ads: Recently, Vivino made a big change. They removed the annoying ads that used to pop up everywhere. This makes the app much nicer to use than it was a few years ago.

The Bad Stuff

• Crowd Ratings Are Not Your Ratings: As we talked about earlier, a 4-star Vivino rating just means it is popular. It does not mean it is good for your taste buds. You might buy a highly-rated wine and hate it.
• Overwhelming Interface: Even without ads, the app has a lot going on. It tries to be a store, a social network, and a scanner all at once. It can feel very busy. (Though, rumor has it a big redesign is coming soon to try and fix this clutter).
• Not Great for Learning: Vivino tells you what a wine tastes like, but it does not really teach you why. It gives you the answers, but it does not help you become a better wine taster.

Who is Vivino for?

Vivino is best for the casual drinker who wants a quick answer. If you are in a rush at the grocery store and just want to make sure a wine is not terrible, Vivino's star rating is a safe, fast bet.

App #2: Delectable — The Social Club for Experts

Next up is Delectable. A few years ago, this was the "cool" wine app. It was known as the app that the real wine experts and sommeliers used.

What is Delectable?

Delectable is like Instagram for wine. You scan a bottle, rate it, and post it to your feed. You can follow famous wine makers, critics, and sommeliers to see what they are drinking and read their professional notes.

The Good Stuff

• Real Expert Reviews: Instead of relying on random people, you can read notes from people who really know wine. This is great if you want to learn from the pros and see what the experts think of a bottle.
• Great Label Recognition: Delectable's label scanner has always been very fast and accurate, making it easy to log your drinks.
• The Social Feel: It is fun to scroll through a feed of beautiful wine bottles and see what your friends and favorite experts are tasting.

The Bad Stuff

• It is Declining: Sadly, Delectable has not had many big updates in recent years. The app can feel a bit slow, buggy, and left behind by modern technology.
• A Ghost Town Vibe: Because it has not been updated much, many of the experts and users have left for other platforms. The social feed is not nearly as active as it used to be.
• Intimidating for Beginners: The focus on experts can make Delectable feel a bit snobby. If you just want to log a $10 bottle of grocery store wine, you might feel out of place among experts discussing $200 bottles of rare French wine.

Who is Delectable for?

If you are a serious wine nerd who wants to read professional tasting notes and follow industry insiders, Delectable is still worth a look. But for the average drinker, it might feel a bit outdated and intimidating in 2026.

App #3: Vinoh — Your Personal AI Sommelier and Journal

Now, let us talk about Vinoh. Full disclosure: we built this app! We are a small indie team in Berlin. We built Vinoh because we were frustrated with the other apps on the market. We wanted something personal, educational, and beautiful. We wanted an app that cared about our taste, not the crowd's taste.

What is Vinoh?

Vinoh is a personal wine journal powered by an AI sommelier named Soma. Instead of relying on crowd ratings, Soma learns your specific palate. Every time you log a wine, Soma gets smarter about what you like and what you do not like.

The Good Stuff

• Soma, Your AI Guide: When you scan a bottle with Vinoh, Soma does not just give you a random star rating. Soma looks at your past journals and says, "Hey, you loved that earthy Pinot Noir last week. This one has similar notes. You will probably like it." It turns every pour into a personal adventure.
• A Beautiful Journal: When you log a wine, you can add your own tasting notes and reviews. You can see a beautiful map of the countries you have tasted from. It is a visual record of your wine journey.
• Expert Comparisons: While we do not use crowd ratings, you can still compare your palate with expert reviews to see how your taste matches up with the pros.
• No Ads, Ever: We hate ads. Vinoh is completely ad-free. It is free to use, and if you want premium features, Vinoh Plus is just $4.99 a month (or $44.99 a year).

• Wine Journeys: We think learning about wine should be fun, not boring. Vinoh includes "Wine Journeys." Think of it like Duolingo, but for wine. You can take bite-sized courses to learn about food pairing, winery stories, and how to taste like a pro.

The Bad Stuff

• iOS Only: Right now, Vinoh is only available on Apple devices. If you have an Android phone, you cannot use it yet.
• No Crowd Ratings: If you really love seeing what 10,000 strangers think of a wine, Vinoh is not for you. We focus 100% on your personal taste and expert facts.
• Smaller Community: Because we are a newer, indie app, you will not find millions of users here. You can share journals with friends, but it is not a giant social network like Vivino.

Who is Vinoh for?

Vinoh is for people who want to learn about wine and keep a beautiful, personal record of what they drink. If you are tired of cluttered apps and want a smart AI assistant that actually knows your taste, Vinoh is the perfect fit.

Head-to-Head Showdown: Which App Wins in Real Life?

Let us put these three apps to the test in real-life situations to see how they compare.

Scenario 1: You are standing in the grocery store aisle.

You have five minutes to pick a wine for a dinner party. You are stressed and in a hurry.

• Vivino: You scan three bottles. One has a 4.1 rating. You buy it. It is fast and easy, even if you are not sure why it got 4.1 stars.
• Delectable: You scan a bottle. You read a long review from a sommelier about the soil the grapes grew in. It is interesting, but it takes too much time to read through while standing in the aisle.
• Vinoh: You scan a bottle. Soma pops up and says, "This pairs perfectly with the roast chicken you are making tonight, and it matches the flavor profile you usually enjoy." You buy it with complete confidence.

Winner: It is a tie between Vivino (for pure speed) and Vinoh (for personal pairing confidence).

Scenario 2: You want to learn about wine without getting bored.

You are drinking a glass of wine on the couch and want to know more about it.

• Vivino: You can read some basic facts about the grape, but that is about it. It feels a bit like reading a dictionary.
• Delectable: You can read expert notes, but they use big words like "tannic structure" and "malolactic fermentation" that might confuse you.
• Vinoh: You open a Wine Journey. In three minutes, you play a fun, interactive mini-game that teaches you exactly why your wine tastes like green apples. You learn something new without feeling like you are in school.

Winner: Vinoh. The Duolingo-style learning makes it actually fun to learn about wine.

Scenario 3: Keeping track of what you drank last night.

You had a great bottle at a restaurant and want to remember it for next time.

• Vivino: You log it, but it gets lost in a long, messy list of everything you have ever scanned. It is hard to find later.
• Delectable: You post it to your feed, hoping someone "likes" it. It feels more like a performance than a personal memory.
• Vinoh: You log it in your journal. You add your own notes. The app updates your personal country map, showing you just explored a new region in Italy. It feels like a special memory.

Winner: Vinoh. The journal map and personal notes make it feel special and organized.

The Cost of Free Apps

One last thing to consider is the price.

Vivino and Delectable are free to use. But as the saying goes, "If you are not paying for the product, you are the product." Free apps often rely on selling your data or pushing you to buy wine through their stores. This is why they can feel cluttered.

Vinoh takes a different approach. The core app is free, but we offer Vinoh Plus for $4.99 a month (or $44.99 a year). This subscription pays for our small team in Berlin to keep building the app. It means we never have to show you ads, and we never have to sell your data. We work for you, not for advertisers.

The Final Verdict: Which Wine App is Right for You in 2026?

So, which wine app should you download?

If you just want the biggest database in the world and care about what the crowd thinks, Vivino is still the king. It is fast, the ads are gone, and it gets the job done when you are in a rush.

If you are a hardcore wine expert who wants to follow other experts and read professional tasting notes, Delectable might still hold some charm, even if it is a bit dusty these days.

But if you want an app that actually cares about you? If you want to learn about wine in a fun way, keep a beautiful journal, and get recommendations based on your unique palate? Then Vinoh is the clear winner.

Wine is supposed to be fun, personal, and delicious. Your wine app should be, too.

Ready to meet Soma and start your wine journey? Download Vinoh on iOS today and turn your next pour into an adventure.