BJCP 2015 vs Fermentis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BJCP 2015
This app provides the official 2015 Beer, Mead, and Cider Style Guidelines for judges and enthusiasts. It presents the information with original emphasis and includes cross-referencing between guideline versions for easy comparison.
- Official 2015 Style Guidelines
- Beer, Mead, and Cider Styles
- Preserves original emphasis (italics, bold)
- Cross-referencing between guideline versions
- Usability focused for judges
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BJCP 2015 presents the information from the BJCP's 2015 Beer, Mead, and Cider Style Guidelines as genuinely as possible. The introductory sections have been moved out of the main flow of the app as you would see them in a hardbound edition of the Guidelines; this was done strictly from a usability standpoint for anyone using this app while judging a competition. That said, the entirety of the 2015 Style Guidelines are included in BJCP 2015. More importantly, the Guidelines are presented with their intention intact. To put it precisely, if there is a word italicized or bolded for emphasis in the official Guidelines you'll find that the same emphasis is placed in the text herein. If you are looking for crossover between the 2008 guidelines and the 2015 guidelines be sure to check out Appendix: A in the 'Intros & Appendices' section. The authors have done a fantastic job of cross-referencing the styles in multiple manners beyond just a comparison of these guidelines and the previous version.
Fermentis
Explore the world of fermentation with this app. Discover a wide range of fermentation solutions and products. Stay updated on the latest news and launches, and utilize fermentation tools to select the ideal yeast for your projects.
- Discover fermentation solutions
- Find products easily
- Latest news and launches
- Fermentation tools
- Choose the right yeast
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The tasty world of Fermentation is now a click away. Discover our whole range of fermentation solutions. Find our products easily wherever you are. Be aware of our latest news and launches. Enter our fermentation tools to choose the right yeast for your creations. And many more features… Download the Fermentis app. and enter the world of yeasts and fermentation solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BJCP 2015 at 4.3 against Fermentis's 2.1. BJCP 2015 also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BJCP 2015 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of BJCP 2015's written reviews are positive against 16% of Fermentis's.
BJCP 2015 ships an update every 10 days, Fermentis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BJCP 2015 | Fermentis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 2.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eric Reinsmidt | SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE |
Customer experience
BJCP 2015
Fermentis
In-app purchases
BJCP 2015
No in-app purchases
Fermentis
No in-app purchases






