Comparison

Tilt 2 vs Mead Corner

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

Head to head
About

Tilt 2

This app reads data from your Tilt hydrometer, offering cloud logging to popular brewing platforms. It includes advanced calibration features for specific gravity and temperature, supporting multiple units and easy data sharing.

Highlights
  • Read Tilt hydrometer data
  • Cloud logging to brewing platforms
  • Specific gravity and temperature calibration
  • Selectable logging intervals
  • Data sharing
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit and Plato/SG unit support
Features
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Features of the app include reading data from your Tilt™ hydrometer, cloud logging to a variety of cloud services including Sheets, brewstat.us, brewfather.net, monitor.beer, craftmetrics.ca, and brewersfriend.com. Logging features including selectable time intervals as well as logging directly to your iPhone or iPad. Calibration features include specific gravity and temperature with ability to add/remove individual calibration points as needed. Auto-removal of calibration points that overlap. In addition the app supports Celsius and Fahrenheit as well as Plato and SG units. Improve UI makes it easier than ever to access and share your data. We are constantly making improvements, thank you all for your feedback and support.

About

Mead Corner

This app helps mead makers track their brewing process, log details, and plan recipes. It offers tools for ingredient management, fermentation insights, and community recipe sharing to improve your mead-making craft.

Highlights
  • Batch management
  • Detailed logging
  • Recipe planning
  • Ingredient management
  • Fermentation insights
  • Community recipes
  • Label support
Features
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Craft better mead with the all-in-one companion built by meadmakers, for meadmakers. Whether you’re starting your first batch or perfecting a show-winning tradition, Mead Corner helps you stay organized, track every detail, and learn from your craft. What’s New & Improved • Public Recipes – Browse community creations, share your own, and discover inspiration from other brewers. • Revamped Batch Detail View – A clean three-tab layout (Overview, Journal, Insights) makes it easier than ever to understand your batch at a glance. • Journal Feed – Log actions with photos, notes, measurements, and timestamps in a chronological feed. • Insights & Charts – Track gravity progression, fermentation duration, ABV calculations, and trend lines with visual clarity. • Ingredient & Additive Management – Reuse ingredients across batches, build consistent profiles, and speed up future planning. • Label Support (Early Access) – Attach artwork to your batches and prepare for future label printing and sharing. • Improved Image Support – Add photos to batches and log entries for better storytelling and documentation. Core Features • Batch Management – Everything you brew stays organized in one simple hub. • Detailed Logging – Track readings, tasting notes, additions, racking steps, and more. • Recipe Planning – Capture every planned ingredient, nutrient schedule, and target profile. • Built-in Tools & References – Handy calculators and guides created specifically for meadmaking. Whether you’re experimenting, leveling up your process, or chronicling a masterpiece, Mead Corner helps you focus on what matters most: making incredible mead.

Screenshots

Tilt 21 screens
Mead Corner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mead Corner at 80% against Tilt 2's 34%. Mead Corner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Tilt 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Mead Corner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tilt 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mead Corner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Tilt 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mead Corner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tilt 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Mead Corner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tilt 2 versus Mead Corner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTilt 2Mead Corner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (45 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB55 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBARON BREW EQUIPMENT, LLCConnor McElroy

Customer experience

Tilt 2

All ratings43 ratings
Positive41.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative44.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral17.2%
Negative48.3%

Mead Corner

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tilt 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mead Corner

Subscriptions2
  • Mead Corner Pro$2.991 Month
  • Mead Corner Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Tilt 2 free?
Tilt 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mead Corner free?
Mead Corner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tilt 2 or Mead Corner?
Mead Corner is rated higher. Tilt 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Mead Corner averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Tilt 2 or Mead Corner have ads?
Neither Tilt 2 nor Mead Corner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tilt 2 or Mead Corner?
Tilt 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mead Corner fortnightly. Most recently, Tilt 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mead Corner on October 25, 2026.

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