# Homebrew Timer vs Brewfather

The clearest difference is price: Brewfather at Free against Homebrew Timer's $2.99. Brewfather also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Homebrew Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Brewfather is free to download; Homebrew Timer costs $2.99 up front. Brewfather sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Homebrew Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brewfather holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brewfather has 756 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Homebrew Timer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Brewfather's.

Homebrew Timer ships an update every 7 months, Brewfather monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homebrew Timer | Brewfather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebrew-timer/id1143607422/reviews) | **[4.9 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewfather/id1488585822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 9 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mary Ann Burt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143607421) | [Warpkode AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488585821) |

## What reviewers say

### Homebrew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebrew-timer/id1143607422)

This app assists beer brewers by sending timely notifications for adding ingredients during the boiling process. It offers a comprehensive list of ingredients, custom additions, and the ability to save and import recipes.

**Highlights:** Brew day notifications, Extensive ingredient list, Custom ingredient additions, Save and import recipes, Background notifications, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brewfather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewfather/id1488585822)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps homebrewers design recipes, track batches, and manage ingredients with a powerful, intuitive interface. It offers extensive tools for calculations, fermentation monitoring, and integration with brewing devices. Access a vast recipe library and sync across multiple devices, even offline.

**Highlights:** Recipe designer, Batch tracking, Ingredient inventory, Fermentation charts, Recipe library, Brew timer, Device integrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent brewing tools and calculators
- 📊 Great data tracking and organization
- 🔍 Extensive recipe library
- 🤖 Seamless integration with brewing equipment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues on some platforms
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Share button not working as expected
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More Australian malt and ingredient options
- Automated fermentation temperature monitoring and alerts
- Improved recipe sharing and collaboration features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homebrew Timer free?

Homebrew Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brewfather free?

Brewfather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Homebrew Timer or Brewfather?

Brewfather is rated higher. Homebrew Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Brewfather averages 4.9 from 756 ratings.

### Do Homebrew Timer or Brewfather have ads?

Neither Homebrew Timer nor Brewfather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homebrew Timer or Brewfather?

Homebrew Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Brewfather monthly. Most recently, Homebrew Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brewfather on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*