ALCHEMA vs Brewer's Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALCHEMA
Create your own unique cider with a wide variety of recipes and step-by-step guidance. This app connects to a special device to help you craft delicious beverages to share with friends and family.
- Access to numerous cider recipes
- Step-by-step instructions
- Connects with hard cider maker device
- Notifications when cider is ready
- Regularly updated with new recipes
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Enjoy the special moment with your loved ones by sharing the cider you made with ALCHEMA. Start making your own special cider with heaps of cider recipes from ALCHEMA App. The App will keep uploading new recipes, gives you endless flavour choices. The ALCHEMA App works with ALCHEMA hard cider maker in 3 simple steps to bring your dream drinks come to life: ① Choose a recipe from ALCHEMA App and click start. ② Follow the instructions in the App to add all ingredients into the device. ③ Sit back and relax. The App will let you know when the cider is ready. Downland the App now and find the cider that will wow your friends! Time to throw a party! Invite your friends and tell them you are going to treat them with ciders that they’ve never tried before. Links: Web page https://www.alchema.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/alchema/
Brewer's Mate
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Brewer's Mate combines a handy selection of brewing calculators with an extensive guide to hops, making it the go to app for all home brewers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ALCHEMA at none against Brewer's Mate's shown. ALCHEMA also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 35 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ALCHEMA ships an update monthly, Brewer's Mate every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALCHEMA | Brewer's Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MIGHT ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. | Heathen Bob |
In-app purchases
ALCHEMA
No in-app purchases
Brewer's Mate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ALCHEMA free?
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Do ALCHEMA or Brewer's Mate have ads?
Which is updated more often, ALCHEMA or Brewer's Mate?
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