Comparison

Brewtist vs Brewing Calculator

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

Brewing Calculator

Features
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Brewing Calculator is your essential companion for homebrewing and craft beer making. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced brewer, this app provides all the calculations you need to brew the perfect beer. GRAVITY UNIT CONVERTER Convert between Specific Gravity (SG), Plato, and Brix instantly. Essential for recipe development and brew day calculations. ALCOHOL CALCULATOR Calculate ABV (Alcohol by Volume) and attenuation from your original and final gravity readings. Supports both hydrometer and refractometer measurements with wort correction factor. CARBONATION CALCULATOR Determine the exact amount of priming sugar needed for bottle conditioning. Supports table sugar, corn sugar, and DME. Includes carbonation guidelines for different beer styles. YEAST CALCULATOR Calculate yeast cell requirements based on batch size, gravity, and beer style (ale or lager). Supports dry yeast, liquid yeast packs, slurry, and starter calculations with viability adjustments. IBU CALCULATOR Estimate bitterness using both Tinseth and Rager formulas. Add multiple hop additions with different alpha acids, weights, and boil times. Supports pellets and whole hops. GRAVITY CORRECTION Three tools in one: • Add Extract: Calculate how much malt extract or sugar to add to reach target gravity • Add Water: Determine dilution water needed to lower gravity • Evaporation: Predict gravity after boil-off KEY FEATURES • Clean, intuitive interface designed for brew day • Support for metric and imperial units • Customizable default units (save your preferences) • Works completely offline • No ads, no subscriptions • Regular updates with new features Perfect for homebrewers, craft beer enthusiasts, and professional brewers who want quick, accurate calculations at their fingertips. Download now and take your brewing to the next level!

Screenshots

Brewtist4 screens
Brewing Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brewing Calculator at none against Brewtist's 1. 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. Brewtist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brewing Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brewtist versus Brewing Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewtistBrewing Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLight Year Software, LLCBartosz Lampart

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brewtist

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$12.99
None

Brewing Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brewtist free?
Brewtist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brewing Calculator free?
Brewing Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brewtist or Brewing Calculator have ads?
Neither Brewtist nor Brewing Calculator shows ads.

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