# BrewerTimer

> Home beer brewing boil timer for planning and executing timed ingredient additions. (iPhone/iPad app by Portumnus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewertimer/id562456810 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Portumnus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328439229)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewertimer/id562456810/reviews.md

## What is BrewerTimer?

BrewerTimer is a clean, practical boil timer built for home beer brewers.

During a brew day, timing matters. Hop additions, malt extract, Irish moss, whirlfloc tablets, yeast nutrient, spices, fruit, and other ingredients often need to be added at very specific points in the boil. BrewerTimer helps you plan those additions, start your boil timer, and get clear alerts when each one is due.

Create a brew session, choose your boil length, add timed ingredients, and BrewerTimer will show what is coming next, what has already been completed, and how much time remains. Alerts clearly tell you what to add and how much, so you can stay focused on the brew instead of watching the clock.

BrewerTimer is designed for real brew days: simple controls, large readable countdowns, reusable sessions, and a warm, practical interface that works well on both iPhone and iPad.

Features include:

• Create and edit brew sessions
• Add timed ingredient additions
• Bulk-enter multiple additions quickly
• Set boil length and session notes
• Save reusable recipe templates
• Duplicate previous sessions
• Start, pause, resume, reset, or end a boil timer
• See the next addition prominently
• View upcoming and completed additions
• Receive local notifications when additions are due
• Get an alert when the boil is complete
• Works locally with no account or server required
• Supports iPhone and iPad

BrewerTimer is built for home brewers who want a reliable, straightforward tool for managing brew day timing without extra clutter.

## Key features

- Create and edit brew sessions
- Add timed ingredient additions
- Save reusable recipe templates
- Start, pause, resume, reset timer
- Receive local notifications for additions
- Supports iPhone and iPad

## Chart rankings

- #178 in Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewertimer/id562456810/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crash Timer

*2017-01-08*

App crashes all the time. At least it was cheap.

### 1/5 — First time crash

*2016-11-30*

The timer crashed about half way through the boil....had to guess where I was and when to add the rest of the addition...big fun!!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2016-11-27*

This app will crash during input and during your boil it's the worst app for what it was designed for. The ppl that design this app should be embarrassed of its functionality...

### 3/5 — Not metric friendly

*2014-10-11*

Horrible looks aside this app works well. Unfortunately the decimal point in the quantities selection is not metric friendly. Example I can't add 50 grams of hops. Has to be 5.0

### 1/5 — Not reliable

*2014-08-30*

It didn't crash, but set it self to 0before the second hops was to be added...if I wasn't paying attention, and hadn't looked at the clock when I added first hops, I would have missed the second hops add.
That's worse than crashing.
The interface wasn't so hot to begin with.

### 4/5 — Thanks

*2014-02-10*

Worked great. As mentioned a save brew session would be nice, but only takes a couple minutes to program brew session.

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2013-09-19*

Crashed the first brew session I used it on.  I paused the timer for a few seconds and when I went back to the app to start it back up it crashed.  When I opened the app back up it had wiped out all of my additions and times.
Update- has crashed for every brew session I used it for. Deleting

### 3/5 — Store timers

*2013-08-29*

I really like this app, but would benefit from a save timer option just incase you brew the same beer twice.

### 3/5 — Boil time

*2013-04-14*

Need to be able to adjust boil time. It's not always 60min.

## Frequently asked questions about BrewerTimer

### What is BrewerTimer used for?

BrewerTimer is a practical boil timer designed for home beer brewers. It helps you plan and manage the timing of ingredient additions during the boil process, ensuring accuracy and reducing the need to constantly monitor the clock.

### How does BrewerTimer help with brew day timing?

You can create brew sessions, set your boil length, and add timed ingredients. BrewerTimer then displays what's coming next, what's completed, and how much time remains, providing clear alerts for each addition.

### Can I save my brewing recipes with BrewerTimer?

Yes, BrewerTimer allows you to save reusable recipe templates. You can also duplicate previous sessions, making it easy to recreate successful brews.

### Does BrewerTimer work offline?

Yes, BrewerTimer works locally with no account or server required. This means you can use it even without an internet connection, which is convenient during a brew day.

### What devices does BrewerTimer support?

BrewerTimer is designed to work well on both iPhone and iPad, offering a warm, practical interface suitable for various screen sizes.

### How much does BrewerTimer cost?

BrewerTimer is a paid application, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features for managing your brew sessions.

### When was BrewerTimer last updated?

The latest version of BrewerTimer is 2.0, and it was last updated on May 26, 2026. This indicates ongoing development and potential for future improvements.

### What is the age rating for BrewerTimer?

BrewerTimer has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the subject matter of brewing, which may involve alcohol production.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-05-26

BrewerTimer 2.0 is a complete modern rewrite with SwiftUI, reusable brew sessions, bulk addition entry, local notifications, iPad support, and improved timer alerts.

### 1.2 — 2012-11-12

- BrewerTimer now runs on the iPad as a Universal App!

### 1.1 — 2012-10-30

- Corrected an issue related to playing sound while in background.
- Addition of a reset button.

### 1.0 — 2012-10-03

No release notes.

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