Comparison

Traqq vs Brewfather

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

Head to head
About

Traqq

Features
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Traqq is developed by Wageningen University & Research and used to collect dietary intake data during nutrition related research. Note that you can only use Traqq after enrollment in one of our research projects. When using Traqq, you will receive a push notification inviting you to record your food intake. Consumed foods can be reported via Traqq’s extensive country-specific food list. After you have finished recording your food intake, your input is sent to a secure server and will only be used for the research project you are participating in (unless agreed otherwise). Traqq also features a ‘My Dishes’ function that enables user to create personalized dishes such as recipes or frequently consumed product combinations (e.g., a daily breakfast). In some cases, additional questions will be asked about your food intake.

About

Brewfather

This app helps homebrewers design recipes, track batches, and manage ingredients with a powerful, intuitive interface. It offers extensive tools for calculations, fermentation monitoring, and integration with brewing devices. Access a vast recipe library and sync across multiple devices, even offline.

Highlights
  • Recipe designer
  • Batch tracking
  • Ingredient inventory
  • Fermentation charts
  • Recipe library
  • Brew timer
  • Device integrations
Features
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Powerful and easy to use tool for your brewing needs. Easily create and manage your recipes. Keep track of all the details in your batches and your ingredients inventory. Brewfather is made from the ground up to give you the best recipe design and brewing experience on both desktop and mobile devices. With a modern design that is easy to use. Get your recipes done in no time! With automatic synchronization between all your devices and offline support. Combining a powerful recipe designer with intuitive batch tracking and inventory management to make your brew-day easier. Integrated with many popular devices to aid your brewing. Explore the recipe library with hundreds of quality recipes. Features: * Powerful, intuitive and easy to use interface with dark mode support * Multi-device support - one app everywhere - always! * Offline support, auto-saving, and automatic synchronization * Fully-featured and easy to use recipe designer * Complete batch tracking - log every step of your brew * Fermentation chart * Recipe library with hundreds of quality recipes available for you * Brew timer with alarms and notifications for your brew day! * Profiles for your equipment, mash schedule, fermentation steps, and water * Highly customizable equipment profile to suit any brewing system * Large customizable ingredients database with thousands of ingredients * Inventory stock & cost tracking * Multiple style guidelines (BJCP, Brewers Association, Norbrygg, SHBF, DØDL) * Supports custom style guidelines * Print your recipe or batch to PDF * Import and export BeerXML * Metric and US/Imperial units * Scale recipes up/down * Easily share recipes * Estimate your Final Gravity based on many variables * Calculate every important detail of your recipes and batches * Easy to use yeast amount and yeast starter calculator * Integrated water adjustment calculator with mash pH * Strike temperature calculation * Proper calculation of hop-stand bitterness And many more tools and features to help your brewing. Integrations: * Remote logging from Tilt, RAPT Cloud, iSpindel, Brewpiless, MyBrewbot, Plaato Airlock, Plaato Keg, Floaty, Brewbrain and Custom Stream * Webhook support * Brewtools Cloud integration * Recipe sending to Brewtools brewers * Full SmartPID two-way integration, for brew-day and fermentation control * Programmable API for custom integrations Happy brewing! --- Brewfather is free to use, with an optional Premium subscription to unlock premium features and unlimited recipes/batches. New accounts get 30 days of free Premium access. Brewfather Premium: * Unlimited number of recipes * Unlimited number of batches * Import and export features * Integrate with devices * Create your public profile and add recipes to the recipe library * Ingredient cost tracking * Custom style guidelines * Ability to restore deleted recipes and batches * Add manual readings for the fermentation chart Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. --- Privacy Policy: https://docs.brewfather.app/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://docs.brewfather.app/legal/tos Got any questions? Get in touch at hello@brewfather.app

Screenshots

Traqq4 screens
Brewfather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traqq at none against Brewfather's 4. Brewfather's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brewfather sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Traqq asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traqq ships an update every 8 months, Brewfather monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Traqq versus Brewfather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraqqBrewfather
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (755 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—755 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArvind DatadienWarpkode AS

Bugs and requests

Traqq

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brewfather

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Share button not working as expected
  • App freezing or crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More Australian malt and ingredient options
  • Automated fermentation temperature monitoring and alerts
  • Improved recipe sharing and collaboration features

In-app purchases

None

Traqq

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Brewfather

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$4.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Plus$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Traqq free?
Traqq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brewfather free?
Brewfather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Traqq or Brewfather have ads?
Neither Traqq nor Brewfather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traqq or Brewfather?
Traqq ships an update every 8 months, and Brewfather monthly. Most recently, Traqq was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brewfather on October 30, 2026.

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