# Tap Deck vs Brew Pilot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap Deck at none against Brew Pilot's 1. Tap Deck also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Brew Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brew Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tap Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap Deck against 5.0 for Brew Pilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brew Pilot has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tap Deck ships an update every 18 months, Brew Pilot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Deck | Brew Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-deck/id1388150319/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-pilot-brew-better-beer/id6761862460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jason Neumeier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028837598) | [Benjamin Holder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886977740) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-deck/id1388150319)

Manage and display your craft beer selection with this innovative system. Showcase your brews on various screens, from large TVs to mobile devices, updating inventory and tap changes in real-time. This management app requires login and integrates social features.

**Highlights:** Real-time tap and inventory updates, Display on TVs and mobile devices, Socially integrated media center, Product showcase for customers, Login-required management app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brew Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-pilot-brew-better-beer/id6761862460)

This app helps homebrewers design, manage, and execute their beer recipes. It offers offline functionality, real-time timers, and recipe sharing via QR codes. Premium features are available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Offline-first brewing companion, Cascading equipment-aware timers, Real-time mash pH calculator, Integrated brew log, QR code recipe sharing, BeerXML import/export, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brew Pilot Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Deck free?

Tap Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brew Pilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Deck or Brew Pilot?

Tap Deck and Brew Pilot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Tap Deck or Brew Pilot have ads?

Neither Tap Deck nor Brew Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Deck or Brew Pilot?

Tap Deck ships an update every 18 months, and Brew Pilot every 4 days. Most recently, Tap Deck was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brew Pilot on October 31, 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.*