Brewguide vs Espresso Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brewguide
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.
- Scale setup guide
- Personalize scale messages
- Browse official recipes
- Create and share recipes
- Transfer recipes to scale
- Guided brewing mode
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Brewguide is the companion App for the Acaia Pearl S Welcome to your new scale! The Acaia Pearl S pairs with all of our apps but this is the one to use to set up the scale. If you don’t have a Pearl S, you can still browse and create recipes. In Brewguide, you can: * Walk through a setup guide to adjust settings like turning on/off modes, changing the weight unit, adjusting the auto-off timer, turning on/off the button sound, and changing the temperature unit. * Personalize your Pearl S with your own loading message * Browse official recipes or create and share your own with a QR code or link * Easily transfer a recipe to your Pearl S - the scale holds one recipe at a time To enter Brewguide mode, where you view the loaded recipe’s prompted steps, hold the Tare button until you see “Brewguide” on the scale.
Espresso Central
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By downloading the app, you become a part of a unique loyalty program. With the help of our app you will be able to: - View the full menu of the location - Order your favorite products online - Be among the first to find out about new offers - Receive cash back and bonuses off of every purchase - Be up to date with the latest news from us - Spend bonuses instead of real money And much more! Download the Espresso Central app and enjoy the best experience. The home of great offers and discounts awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Brewguide at none against Espresso Central's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brewguide ships an update monthly, Espresso Central every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewguide | Espresso Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | acaia | DISCONTIMO TOV |
In-app purchases
Brewguide
No in-app purchases
Espresso Central
No in-app purchases
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