Comparison

File Getter vs brewcalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Getter

Easily transfer files from your PC or Mac to your device over Wi-Fi. Browse your computer's files and download them directly without cables or cloud syncing. Share downloaded files with other apps on your device.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Browse PC/Mac files
  • Direct downloads
  • Share files to other apps
  • Built-in file preview
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File Getter is the easiest way to get files from your PC or Mac. Connect to your home wifi, copy files from your PC or Mac. No cables, no fuss. File Getter uses a free helper app which you install on your computer. This lets you browse files, and rapidly download them to your device. No waiting for cloud syncing, no cables, no complex interfaces on your device. Just pick a file, tap and watch it download. Once your file is downloaded, tap share to see a list of all the apps which can open it. One more tap and your file will be sent to your chosen app. Open books with iBooks. Open movies with VLC or VLC Streamer. Open text documents in Notes. And so on, and so forth... Open presentations, spreadsheets, images, movies, documents, or any other file that your device can handle through the OS sharing system. File Getter even includes a built in preview capability to let you quickly view many documents, images and movies. • Features include • - Free helper app lets you access your files, and any network drives that your computer can 'see' - Copy any file from your computer - Send the file to any app on your device which supports file sharing • System Requirements • - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 - Supports Mac OS 10.5 and above • Response to feedback • -If you do have any problems, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. Enjoy!

About

brewcalc

Features
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brewcalc is a fast, offline calculator built for homebrewers. Four focused tools cover the numbers you actually reach for on brew day — no recipe-builder bloat, no sign-up, and no internet connection required. Every calculation runs entirely on your device. There are no ads, no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking of any kind. WHAT'S INSIDE • ABV & Calories Enter original and final gravity to get alcohol by volume, using either a Simple or a more accurate Advanced formula. brewcalc also shows apparent attenuation and an estimated calorie count per serving — handy for dialing in a sessionable beer. • Water Salts (ion balance) Enter your water volume and the salt additions you're making — gypsum, calcium chloride, Epsom salt, baking soda, and more — and instantly see the resulting mineral profile in ppm (calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate, chloride, bicarbonate). Calcium chloride can be entered as either dihydrate or anhydrous. • Residual Alkalinity Turn your calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate levels into residual alkalinity (the Kolbach value) so you can judge whether your water suits a pale or a dark beer. Negative values are shown honestly, not clamped. • Mash pH Estimate your mash pH from your malt bill and any acid additions, using the deLange model. The app cites its source and is upfront about real-world accuracy (±0.1–0.2 pH) so you always confirm with a test mash. BUILT-IN UNIT SWITCHING Brewers don't all measure the same way, so brewcalc lets you switch units right at each field — your numbers convert live, instantly, without re-entering anything: • Gravity: Specific Gravity, °Plato, or °Brix • Alkalinity: as bicarbonate (HCO3) or calcium carbonate (CaCO3) • Volume: litres, US gallons, or Imperial gallons • Malt mass: kilograms or pounds CLEAR, HONEST GUIDANCE Every calculator includes a tap-to-open info panel that explains the formula in plain language — what it assumes, when it's accurate, and where to be careful. brewcalc tells you what the math can and can't do instead of hiding it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your gravity readings, water figures, and results never leave your phone. There's no login, no cloud, no advertising SDK, no analytics, and no tracking. If you choose to leave a tip, the purchase is handled securely by Apple — brewcalc never sees your payment details. FREE, WITH NO CATCH Every calculator is free — no subscriptions, no paywalls, no ads. If brewcalc earns its keep on your brew day, there's an optional tip jar; everything works exactly the same whether you tip or not. Whether you're brewing all-grain, tweaking your water chemistry, or just checking the ABV of your latest batch, brewcalc gives you the answer in seconds. Cheers, and happy brewing.

Screenshots

File Getter4 screens
brewcalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: brewcalc at Free against File Getter's $0.99. File Getter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

brewcalc is free to download; File Getter costs $0.99 up front. brewcalc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. File Getter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Getter versus brewcalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Getterbrewcalc
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedIhor Neverovskyi

In-app purchases

None

File Getter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

brewcalc

One-time3
  • Buy me a pour$1.99
  • Round for the table$4.99
  • Keg party$29.99

Questions

Is File Getter free?
File Getter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is brewcalc free?
brewcalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Getter or brewcalc have ads?
Neither File Getter nor brewcalc shows ads.

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