# Brewguide vs Empower Host V2

The clearest difference is rating: Empower Host V2 at 5.0 against Brewguide's 3.1. Brewguide's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Empower Host V2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brewguide has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brewguide ships an update monthly, Empower Host V2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brewguide | Empower Host V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-host-v2/id6756287125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [acaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/935602278) | [Cutting Edge Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798537474) |

## 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


### Empower Host V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-host-v2/id6756287125)

Streamline restaurant front-of-house operations with real-time table and waitlist management. This app offers online reservations, an AI virtual host for guest inquiries, and seamless integration with your POS system for efficient service.

**Highlights:** Real-time visual floor plan, Digital waitlist with SMS notifications, Online reservations management, AI virtual host for guest inquiries, POS system integration, Turn time tracking, Server rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brewguide free?

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

### Is Empower Host V2 free?

Empower Host V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brewguide or Empower Host V2?

Empower Host V2 is rated higher. Brewguide averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Empower Host V2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brewguide or Empower Host V2 have ads?

Neither Brewguide nor Empower Host V2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brewguide or Empower Host V2?

Brewguide ships an update monthly, and Empower Host V2 fortnightly. Most recently, Brewguide was updated on October 21, 2026 and Empower Host V2 on October 21, 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.*