Comparison

Homebrew Timer vs Adopted Dog Brewery

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Brew day notifications
  • Extensive ingredient list
  • Custom ingredient additions
  • Save and import recipes
  • Background notifications
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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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!

About

Adopted Dog Brewery

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Homebrew Timer4 screens
Adopted Dog Brewery4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Homebrew Timer versus Adopted Dog Brewery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomebrew TimerAdopted Dog Brewery
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMary Ann BurtAdopted Dog Brewery

In-app purchases

None

Homebrew Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Adopted Dog Brewery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Homebrew Timer free?
Homebrew Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adopted Dog Brewery free?
Adopted Dog Brewery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Homebrew Timer or Adopted Dog Brewery have ads?
Neither Homebrew Timer nor Adopted Dog Brewery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homebrew Timer or Adopted Dog Brewery?
Homebrew Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Adopted Dog Brewery every 2 months. Most recently, Homebrew Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Adopted Dog Brewery on November 4, 2026.

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