Brewtist vs Taplist.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Taplist.io
Display your digital menu on a TV screen using this viewer app. It connects to your existing Taplist.io account, automatically updating your menu in real-time. Designed for easy setup and continuous display, it supports automatic cycling through menu screens and portrait orientation.
- Digital menu display
- Connects to Taplist.io dashboard
- Real-time menu updates
- Automatic carousel mode
- Portrait mode support
- Set-it-and-forget-it installation
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It's the Taplist.io Viewer app for iOS! Taplist.io is the world's easiest-to-activate digital menu system. And now you can show off your menu on iPad devices, similar to our TvOS app! — HOW IT WORKS As an existing Taplist.io customer, you set up and manage your menu through the Taplist.io dashboard. Once you're ready to show it off on a screen, download and run this app. You'll be presented with a pairing code to link it to your account. Once you've linked, that's it! Your menu, and any changes you make, will start appearing instantly. — SET-IT-AND-FORGET-IT Our app is designed for "set it and forget it" installations. Once it's running, you shouldn't need to touch it. Many of our customers mount their displays in easy-to-read places for their customers. — CAROUSEL MODE If you've got a large menu, no problem! The application will automatically cycle through each screen of your menu. — PORTRAIT MODE Prefer a vertical menu? No problem! Configure your menu to portrait mode in the Taplist.io dashboard, and the app will automatically refresh. — BETTER ALL THE TIME We're constantly adding new features to our menu management system. Because of the way our app is designed, you'll rarely need to update it: things "just work".
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Taplist.io at 5.0 against Brewtist's 4.5. Taplist.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Brewtist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Brewtist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Taplist.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
Taplist.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, Taplist.io every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewtist | Taplist.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Light Year Software, LLC | Splatboard LLC |
Customer experience
Brewtist
Taplist.io
In-app purchases
Brewtist
- Premium Edition$12.99
Taplist.io
No in-app purchases









