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While they can't yet replace the depth of information provided by books (like Max McCalman's recently published Mastering Cheese), cheese apps for the iPhone are certainly a lot more discreet and subtle when you're trying to tell the difference between Gruyère and Comté at your local cheese shop or while making cheese-course choices at a restaurant.

Convenient and affordable, these apps offer instant gratification for information on all manner of cheeses, tips on optimal wine and cheese pairings and even cheese recipes (including tartiflette and fondue).

After the jump, find our road test of the latest fromage apps – all of which are available at the iTunes App store.