Homebrew Timer vs Adopted Dog Brewery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homebrew Timer
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.
- Brew day notifications
- Extensive ingredient list
- Custom ingredient additions
- Save and import recipes
- Background notifications
- Apple Watch integration
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Homebrew Timer is a brew day app for beer brewers – it pushes notifications to your iPhone or iPad when it's time to add ingredients while your wort is boiling. Select from an extensive list of hops, spices, fruits, herbs, and adjuncts included in the app, or easily add your own custom ingredients. Recipes are saved to your iPhone so they are ready to go next time you brew your favorite beer. Create and save recipes. Import recipes via beerXML files from your favorite homebrew recipe development software. Once started, Homebrew Timer will show the time remaining to add each ingredient and will push a notification to your device's screen Notifications work while app is in the background or closed. Notifications will appear on your Apple Watch if it is set up to mirror notifications for Homebrew Timer. Tap the “?” button on any screen for instructions. Let Homebrew Timer keep track of your brew day so you don't have to while you make great beer. Cheers!
Adopted Dog Brewery
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Download the Adopted Dog Brewing app so you can join one of our Memberships and to keep up with everything happening. This app includes: -Beer -Food Menu -Memberships -Rewards -Events -Notifications -Private Events -Follow Us on Social -Order Now -About Us Adopted Dog Brewing is Lafayette's only brewery, offering craft beer brewed in-house alongside a delicious food menu. Step inside and experience the brewhouse up close, with vessels behind the bar and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere for all, including your furry friends. Enjoy a wide variety of beer styles, from classic favorites to experimental small-batch brews, each crafted with care by our brewmaster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Adopted Dog Brewery at Free against Homebrew Timer's $2.99. Adopted Dog Brewery also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 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
Adopted Dog Brewery is free to download; Homebrew Timer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Homebrew Timer ships an update every 7 months, Adopted Dog Brewery every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homebrew Timer | Adopted Dog Brewery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mary Ann Burt | Adopted Dog Brewery |
In-app purchases
Homebrew Timer
No in-app purchases
Adopted Dog Brewery
No in-app purchases
Questions
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