# Brewguide vs TipMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TipMate at 100% against Brewguide's 46%. TipMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). Brewguide's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Brewguide is free to download; TipMate costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TipMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Brewguide's written reviews are positive against 100% of TipMate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brewguide | TipMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipmate-smart-tip-calculator/id6760203997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/935602278) | [JetRise IT Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868886386) |

## 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


### TipMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipmate-smart-tip-calculator/id6760203997)

Effortlessly calculate restaurant tips and split bills with friends. This app provides smart calculations, custom splitting options, and an international guide to tipping customs. Enjoy a beautiful, simple design for stress-free bill management.

**Highlights:** Smart tip calculation, Easy bill splitting, Custom split options, International tipping guide, Bill summary and sharing, Elegant and simple design

**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 TipMate free?

TipMate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

TipMate is rated higher. Brewguide averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TipMate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brewguide or TipMate have ads?

Neither Brewguide nor TipMate shows ads.

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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.*