# Brewguide vs iBrewCoffee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBrewCoffee at 94% against Brewguide's 46%. iBrewCoffee also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (47 vs 14). Brewguide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBrewCoffee sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brewguide asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBrewCoffee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Brewguide's written reviews are positive against 94% of iBrewCoffee's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brewguide | iBrewCoffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/935602278) | [Stanislav Novacek](https://appshunter.io/developer/739706722) |

## What reviewers say

### Brewguide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468)

This app helps you set up and personalize your Acaia Pearl S coffee scale. You can also browse, create, and share coffee recipes, and transfer them directly to your scale for guided brewing.

**Highlights:** Scale setup guide, Personalize scale messages, Browse official recipes, Create and share recipes, Transfer recipes to scale, Guided brewing mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### iBrewCoffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532)

Log your coffee bean details, brewing methods, and tasting notes. Save and organize your coffee products and brews, then export them as a printable journal or share with friends. Discover and record thousands of coffee origins, roasteries, and brewing techniques.

**Highlights:** Save coffee bean products, Record detailed brew parameters, Track brewing equipment, Export coffee journal to PDF, Share brews with friends, Search saved coffee data, Export data to Excel/CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Exports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Products | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brewguide free?

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

### Is iBrewCoffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brewguide or iBrewCoffee?

iBrewCoffee is rated higher. Brewguide averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while iBrewCoffee averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Brewguide or iBrewCoffee have ads?

Neither Brewguide nor iBrewCoffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brewguide or iBrewCoffee?

Brewguide ships an update monthly, and iBrewCoffee monthly. Most recently, Brewguide was updated on October 21, 2026 and iBrewCoffee on October 28, 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.*