ALCHEMA vs HomeBrew Keeper
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/
HomeBrew Keeper
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Master Your Homebrewing Journey with the Ultimate Brewing Companion HomeBrew Keeper is the professional-grade tracking app designed for passionate homebrewers who want to elevate their craft. Whether you're brewing your first batch or your hundredth, our intuitive platform helps you document, analyze, and perfect every aspect of your brewing process. COMPREHENSIVE BREW TRACKING • Log detailed information for every batch: ABV, IBU, OG, FG, batch size, and fermentation timeline • Capture tasting notes, ratings, and personal observations • Add photos to visually document your brewing journey • Organize with custom tags and style categories ADVANCED ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS • Visual statistics showing your brewing patterns and style preferences • ABV distribution charts and style breakdowns • Timeline view of your brewing activity over months and years • Calculate actual attenuation and fermentation efficiency SMART BREWING CALENDAR • Visual calendar to track brewing dates and bottling schedules • Never miss important milestones in your fermentation process • Plan future brews with ease POWERFUL ORGANIZATION TOOLS • Smart search and filtering by style, tags, or keywords • Multiple sorting options: by date, ABV, rating, or name • Quick stats overview of your entire collection • Tag system for custom categorization PREMIUM FEATURES • Dark/Light Mode with customizable themes • Data Export/Import - never lose your brewing history • Share Sheets - easily share your recipes and tasting notes • Image Support - add photos to each brew entry • Offline First - all data stored locally on your device PERFECT FOR ALL BREWERS • Beginners: Simple, guided entry with helpful suggestions • Intermediate Brewers: Detailed tracking for recipe refinement • Advanced Brewers: Comprehensive data analysis for perfecting techniques • Competition Brewers: Detailed documentation for contest submissions PRIVACY FIRST • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts required, no data mining • Optional iCloud backup support • Complete control over your brewing data WHY HOMEBREW KEEPER? Unlike basic note-taking apps or complex spreadsheet solutions, HomeBrew Keeper strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and depth. We've built this app for brewers, by brewers, with a deep understanding of what matters in the brewing process. Join thousands of homebrewers worldwide who trust HomeBrew Keeper to document their brewing adventures. From simple extract kits to complex all-grain masterpieces, we've got you covered. Download HomeBrew Keeper today and take the next step in your brewing journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ALCHEMA at Free against HomeBrew Keeper's $0.99. ALCHEMA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, 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
ALCHEMA is free to download; HomeBrew Keeper costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ALCHEMA | HomeBrew Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MIGHT ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. | Sezgin Serin |
In-app purchases
ALCHEMA
No in-app purchases
HomeBrew Keeper
No in-app purchases
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