Comparison

Brewtist vs HomebrewCoffeeApp

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

HomebrewCoffeeApp

Features
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Homebrew Coffee is a playful, cozy coffee app inspired by a real menu and made with love. Explore fun, handcrafted drinks, build a pretend order, and keep track of your “saved at home” total over time. It’s a simple, joyful way to celebrate coffee and the little rituals that make it special. Highlights: - Browse a curated coffee menu with rich, cozy flavors - Add favorites and track your recent orders - Fake checkout (no real payments) - See how much you’ve “saved” by making coffee at home - Share your order update with someone special Note: This app is just for fun and does not process real payments.

Screenshots

Brewtist4 screens
HomebrewCoffeeApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomebrewCoffeeApp at none against Brewtist's 1. HomebrewCoffeeApp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Brewtist's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brewtist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HomebrewCoffeeApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, HomebrewCoffeeApp daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brewtist versus HomebrewCoffeeApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewtistHomebrewCoffeeApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLight Year Software, LLCJonah Kroll

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brewtist

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$12.99
None

HomebrewCoffeeApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brewtist free?
Brewtist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomebrewCoffeeApp free?
HomebrewCoffeeApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brewtist or HomebrewCoffeeApp have ads?
Neither Brewtist nor HomebrewCoffeeApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brewtist or HomebrewCoffeeApp?
Brewtist ships an update every 2 months, and HomebrewCoffeeApp daily. Most recently, Brewtist was updated on November 3, 2026 and HomebrewCoffeeApp on October 31, 2026.

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