Brewtist vs BrewBuddy
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.
BrewBuddy
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Simple tools for homebrewers: Effortlessly correct your hydrometer readings for temperature variations, calculate the perfect amount of priming sugar for carbonation, make quick specific gravity (SG) adjustments mid-brew to stay on track, or estimate your final alcohol by volume (ABV) with precision. Whether you're a beginner crafting your first batch or a seasoned brewer fine-tuning recipes, this app streamlines the math so you can focus on the fun of fermentation. All calculations are done offline, with no data saved whatsoever. No tracking, 3rd party libraries or any other nonsense used. It does exactly what it says on the tin, and nothing more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrewBuddy at none against Brewtist's 1. Brewtist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Brewtist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrewBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, BrewBuddy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewtist | BrewBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Light Year Software, LLC | Erik Terwan |
In-app purchases
Brewtist
- Premium Edition$12.99
BrewBuddy
No in-app purchases
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