WineBuddBest wine journal apps (2026)
Six apps for keeping your own wine notes, compared line by line.
For a private journal with a guided note, pick WineBudd or VinoMemo. For a big cellar, pick CellarTracker. To scan a label and see what other people think, pick Vivino. WineBudd is our app, so we say where the others do better.
Updated 7 Nov 2026
All six apps, side by side
Every fact about the other five apps comes from its own store page or website. “Not stated” means its pages don’t say. Prices are US store prices.
| App | Price | Phones | Ads? | Private by default? | Photo of the label | Structured tasting note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WineBudd | Free for 20 notes. Premium $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | iPhone and Android | No | Yes | Yes, a photo | Yes: Appearance, Nose, Palate, Conclusions |
| VinoMemo | Free to start. Paid upgrades from $2.99 (iPhone) | iPhone and Android | No | Yes, no account needed | Yes, a photo | Yes: Appearance, Nose, Palate, Conclusions |
| CellarTracker | Free. Optional plans $40 to $500 a year, by cellar size | iPhone and Android | Not stated | No, tasting notes are always public | Yes, label scan | Not stated |
| Vivino | Free. Premium is an in-app purchase | iPhone and Android | Yes (App Store listing) | Not stated (social app) | Yes, label scan | Not stated |
| Wine Note | Free. Premium is an in-app purchase | iPhone only (iOS 26) | Not stated | Not stated | Yes, AI bottle scan | Not stated |
| Delectable | Free. Premium $5.99/mo, ad-free $1.99/mo | iPhone and Android (no update since 2021 on iPhone, 2024 on Android) | Yes, unless you pay $1.99/mo | Not stated (social app) | Yes, label scan | Not stated |
Which app is best for you
WineBudd Our app
Best for: A private, guided note on iPhone or Android, and finding any wine again fast
Quick note in seconds, or a full guided note. Filter by vintage, country, region, flavor or quality.
Good to know: Free stops at 20 notes and 1 photo per wine. No label scan. No import from other apps.
VinoMemo
Best for: Private notes kept on your phone, with CSV export
Works without an account, keeps notes on your device, and exports them as CSV.
Good to know: Paid tiers differ by store: one-time unlocks, plus All-Access at $2.99/mo or $22.99/yr on iPhone.
CellarTracker
Best for: Tracking a big cellar, with millions of community notes
Built for cellar inventory. Its listing says members track over 193 million bottles, with 11M community notes and 2M pro reviews.
Good to know: Its help page says all tasting notes are always public.
Vivino
Best for: Scanning a label in a shop and seeing what other people think
Scan a label or a wine list to see ratings and reviews. Its listing says 70 million wine lovers use it, and you can buy wine in the app.
Good to know: Its App Store listing says it contains advertising. It is built around ratings from other people.
Wine Note
Best for: A photo diary with a map of where you tasted each wine
Scans the bottle to fill in details, and puts each wine on a map.
Good to know: iPhone only, and it needs iOS 26. Its listing doesn’t mention a guided note.
Delectable
Best for: Following sommeliers and winemakers
Snap a label to identify the wine. Follow sommeliers, winemakers and wine pros. Premium adds Vinous reviews.
Good to know: The iPhone app was last updated in September 2021, the Android app in April 2024.
How we checked
On 7 Nov 2026 we read each app’s App Store page, Google Play page and website. We didn’t use review sites. If a page didn’t say something, the table says “Not stated”. Prices and features change, so check the store before you buy.
- VinoMemo: App Store, Google Play, vinomemo.app
- CellarTracker: App Store, Google Play, subscription page, privacy settings page
- Vivino: App Store, Google Play
- Wine Note: App Store (Wine Note AI journal & tracker)
- Delectable: App Store, Google Play
WineBudd facts come from our own app and store pages.
Questions
What is the best wine journal app?
It depends on what you want to keep. WineBudd and VinoMemo suit private, guided notes. CellarTracker suits a big cellar. Vivino suits scanning a label to see other people’s ratings.
Is there a wine journal app without ads?
WineBudd and VinoMemo both say they have no ads. Vivino’s App Store listing says it contains advertising. Delectable charges $1.99 a month to remove ads.
Which wine apps keep my notes private?
WineBudd is private by default. Nothing is public unless you choose to share a note. VinoMemo works without an account and keeps notes on your device. CellarTracker says all tasting notes are always public.
Which apps give you a structured tasting note?
WineBudd and VinoMemo both walk you through Appearance, Nose, Palate and Conclusions. The other four apps’ pages don’t say they have one.
Do these apps work on Android?
WineBudd, VinoMemo, CellarTracker, Vivino and Delectable all have Android apps. Wine Note is iPhone only. Delectable’s Android app was last updated in April 2024.
Is WineBudd free?
WineBudd is free to download. Free covers 20 notes and 1 photo per wine. Premium is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year.