Head-to-head · Visual Identification Apps
Vivino vs Star Walk 2
Vivino leads on 2 checks, Star Walk 2 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVivino · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresVivino · 2 of 4
Vivino scores higher on our rubric for visual identification apps: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Vivino offers saved identifications; Star Walk 2 doesn't publish it. Vivino offers community features; Star Walk 2 doesn't publish it.
Vivino is the better fit for wine label and wine-list identification. Star Walk 2 is the better fit for interactive identification of celestial objects.
- Vivino fits best
Wine label and wine-list identification
- Star Walk 2 fits best
Interactive identification of celestial objects
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Side by side
| Feature | Vivino 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Star Walk 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #7 in Visual Identification Apps | #8 in Visual Identification Apps |
| Best for | Wine label and wine-list identification | Interactive identification of celestial objects |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Support | Live chat | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Vivino 2/4 · Star Walk 2 0/4 | ||
| Offline identification | Not published | Not published |
| Photo health diagnosis | — | Not published |
| Saved identifications | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Community features | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Identification scope | Objects | Not published |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Vivino is a mobile wine discovery app for people who want to identify bottles or restaurant-list selections and learn more before choosing a wine. Scanning a label brings up ratings, reviews, tasting notes, grape and wine-style… Read the review → |
Star Walk 2 is a mobile stargazing app for beginners, amateur astronomers and anyone curious about the night sky. Its interactive sky map and augmented-reality view help identify celestial objects, while 3D constellation models, event… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vivino — where it wins
- Scans bottle labels and restaurant wine lists for wine information
- Combines ratings, reviews, tasting notes, and food-pairing suggestions
- Saves wines, scans, ratings, and reviews to a wishlist or cellar
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on wine rather than broader visual identification
- Premium features, including wine-list scanning, require a subscription
- Available on mobile platforms only
Star Walk 2 — where it wins
- Identifies celestial objects through an interactive sky map and AR view
- Time machine shows past and future skies
- Combines event information, mission details and learning content
Where it doesn't
- Free Star Walk 2 Plus version is ad-supported
- Star Walk 2 Pro is a paid app
- Additional content may require in-app purchases
- Vivino8.8/10 · Free plan
A wine-focused scanner that pairs bottle and list identification with ratings and cellar tracking.
Visit VivinoFull verdict → - Star Walk 28.7/10 · Free plan
A mobile sky map that identifies celestial objects and adds AR viewing and sky simulation.
Visit Star Walk 2Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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