Comparison

Brewtist vs BeerZPlease

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

Head to head
About

Brewtist

This app helps homebrewers create and track beer recipes. It guides you through the brewing process, estimates key beer characteristics, and allows for detailed batch logging. Access an extensive ingredient database and import existing recipes.

Highlights
  • Recipe creation and editing
  • Batch tracking and comparison
  • Brew day step-by-step guidance
  • Extensive ingredient database
  • Recipe import (BeerXML, .bsmx)
  • Equipment profile customization
  • Brewing calculators and tools
Features
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The key to making great beer at home is paying attention to the details. Brewtist is a recipe creation and batch tracking app for your iPhone and iPad. Build new recipes anytime and keep track of the important details every time you brew. Compare your beer from batch and batch and decide what you want to tweak the next time. ◆ Works great on all your iOS devices, adapting the interface to size of your screen. Works great in dark mode and split-screen multitasks on iPad! ◆ Brew day steps and timers guide you through your entire brew day, one step at a time. ◆ Works everywhere – no cloud required. ◆ Estimates O.G., F.G., liquid volumes, bitterness, color, and more for extract, all-grain, and BIAB recipes. ◆ Extensive ingredients database built-in: 50+ grains, extracts, and adjuncts; nearly 150 varieties of hops; nearly 200 yeast strains; 50+ sugars, flavorings, and finings. ◆ Even more ingredients are available as free in-app download packs. ◆ Add your own custom ingredients, too. ◆ Add notes, photos and PDFs to remember every last detail of your batches. ◆ Import recipes in BeerXML and .bsmx formats ◆ Dial in your equipment profile to get precise estimates. ◆ Did you know the boiling temperature of water varies based on your altitude? Use your current location on iPhone to get it perfect. ◆ Custom mash and fermentation schedules. ◆ Tools and calculators to adjust your hydrometer reading, fix a high or low mash temperature, and calculate the right amount of sugar to carbonate your finished beer. ◆ Supports U.S. and metric unit systems. ◆ Switch between specific gravity, plato, and brix. ◆ Full BJCP 2015 guidelines to craft your recipe for competitions.

About

BeerZPlease

This app provides a fun and interactive way to request more beer from friends by shaking your phone. It also includes a feature to search for nearby beer stores and breweries across the USA, with direct calling and map lookup options.

Highlights
  • Shake phone to request beer
  • Audible notification for requests
  • Search for beer stores and breweries
  • Location-based search
  • Direct call to beer sources
  • Map lookup for locations
Features
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The BeerZPlease app allows you to request more beer. When you shake your phone the glass of beer on the screen will start to pour and the bell will jingle to audibly inform your mate more beer is requested. This can be a fun method in a group to make your request. When you shake the phone a second time the pour and jingle will stop, or just press the Shake button. The apps BeerZ and breweries search ability allows you to search for beer stores based on your current location. You can also find beer in any city and state in the USA. The table view allows you to directly call a beer source or quickly lookup the store on a Google maps. The BeerZPlease app is a fun app to show of in your group of friends. Enjoy the app and the beer it brings.

Screenshots

Brewtist4 screens
BeerZPlease4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeerZPlease at 5.0 against Brewtist's 4.5. BeerZPlease also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Brewtist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeerZPlease asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeerZPlease holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, BeerZPlease every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brewtist versus BeerZPlease: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewtistBeerZPlease
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLight Year Software, LLCRandolph W Duerr

Customer experience

Brewtist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BeerZPlease

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brewtist

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$12.99
None

BeerZPlease

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brewtist free?
Brewtist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeerZPlease free?
BeerZPlease is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brewtist or BeerZPlease?
BeerZPlease is rated higher. Brewtist averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BeerZPlease averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brewtist or BeerZPlease have ads?
Neither Brewtist nor BeerZPlease shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brewtist or BeerZPlease?
Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, and BeerZPlease every 3 months. Most recently, Brewtist was updated on November 3, 2026 and BeerZPlease on November 3, 2026.

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