iBrewer vs CRUSTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBrewer
This app provides comprehensive tools for homebrewing beer, supporting both All-Grain and Extract methods. It offers ingredient lists, recipe formulation, step-by-step production guidance, fermentation tracking, and tasting evaluation.
- Recipe preparation with over 450 ingredients
- Step-by-step production guidance
- Fermentation tracking and alerts
- Carbonation calculation
- Tasting evaluation and rating
- Pre-loaded and custom recipes
- Email recipe records
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iBrewer is an application with many useful tools, ingredients, formulas and functionalities for who wants to brew his own handcrafted beer, whatever the brewing method. An application for homebrewers made by homebrewers. The new version of iBrewer also provides a list of Pre-loaded Recipes that can be consulted and added to the Personal Recipes list. Furthermore, it is possible to select the reference Style, selecting it from more than 70 different styles, and compare its parameters with those of your own Recipe. ******** All-Grain and Extract brewing method 1. Preparation of the recipe It is possible to choose from a list of over 450 ingredients for your recipe. You can also add new custom ingredients if they are not on the list. During the preparation of the recipe important parameters are provided, such as original gravity (OG), IBU and SRM. The app predicts alcohol content and beer color thanks to an algorithm with more than 240 different color gradations. 2. Production It’s devided in 6 parts: - Mashing: the app automatically sets the timer that alerts the homebrewer 1 minute before the end of the step, so he can prepare for the next one. - Filtering: the app provides a stime of the volume of wort remained in grains according to the recipe parameters - Pre-Boiling: calculation of the actual value of sugar extraction efficiency - Boiling: based on hops and spices the app automatically sets the timer that alerts the homebrewer 1 minute before the insertion of the specific ingredient - Fermenter: you can get the characteristics of wort when diluted in water and write down your Dry-Hopping - Yeast pitching: the app gives you the minimum recommended quantity of yeast, based on recipe properties and kind of fermentation 3. Additional features For each stage of your recipe you can take pictures and write notes, so you get an overview of each brewing part. Your beers will always get better ! 4. Fermentation During wort fermentation process it is possible to take note of wort density and temperature. The app alerts you when the correct predicted density has been reached or exceeded. 5. Bottling You can calculate the effective alcohol value of your beer, based on wort final gravity value. With the tool “Carbonation” it is also possible to calculate the exact amount of sugar needed for the priming phase. 6. Tasting Based on specific parameters you can evaluate your own beer (from 1 to 5 stars). 7. Overview Recipe In one screen you can view all the significant data of your recipe, all the ingredients listed and all notes divided per phase. You can also email the complete record of your recipe. ********** KIT Brewing Method The Homebrewer who adopts the Kit method can use this apposite section with the same tools of “Recipes” section with the guide functionality added in each screen. This guide gives the basic necessary informations to define your recipe and brew your beer with iBrewer, in a step by step path. ********** ARCHIVE In a single screen you can get an overview of all your submitted recipes, from which you can view the main features in an easy and intuitive way. ********** TOOLS The Homebrewer can use important tools at any time : - Densimeter: it corrects the measured density in function of temperature - Dilution: it calculates the values of diluted wort - Carbonation: it calculates the required amount of sugar for carbonation - Alcohol: it calculates the alcohol content of your beer - Color: it calculates the color of your beer, based on more than 240 different color gradations - Timer: it makes the countdown based on the value set by the user - Unit of measurement: choose from International System and US Customary Units - Scale Recipe: change the recipe volume, iBrewer recalculates all others quantities proportionally Edited by: Theory: Francesco Casellato Code developers: Giulio Mollica, Stefano Mutta
CRUSTA
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Bake bakery-quality bread at home. From beginner loaves to artisan sourdough. Features Swiss precision timers for overnight baking & smart shopping list integration. Description: The smell of fresh bread in the morning – stress-free. CRUSTA is your personal artisan bread coach. Whether you are baking your very first loaf or experimenting with high-hydration sourdough: We bring Swiss baking tradition and precision to your kitchen. WHY CRUSTA? Bread baking can be intimidating. We make it simple. Our focus is on "slow fermentation" and overnight recipes that let time do the work, so you can enjoy fresh bread without waking up before dawn. KEY FEATURES: - Curated Recipes Select from fail-proof recipes – from rustic Swiss dark bread to airy artisan loaves. - Smart Baking Timer Stop calculating! Tell CRUSTA when you want to eat, and we plan backwards. Step-by-step timers guide you through folding, proofing, and baking. - Swiss Precision, Global Taste Designed in Switzerland, CRUSTA understands local flour types (like Ruchmehl) but works perfectly with standard international flours. - Connected Shopping Selected a recipe? Add ingredients to your shopping list with one tap. Supports direct integration with the "Bring!" app. - Create & Share Invented the perfect loaf? Save it to your digital cookbook and share the recipe file directly with friends. WHO IS CRUSTA FOR? Beginners: Start with easy no-knead recipes. Creators: Build custom recipes and perfect your hydration levels. Foodies: Bring the bakery experience to your weekend brunch. Download CRUSTA today. Crispy crust. Airy crumb. Simply CRUSTA. _____________ Subscription Information (CRUSTA Pro): Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.crusta-app.ch/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.crusta-app.ch/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CRUSTA at Free against iBrewer's $14.99. CRUSTA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). iBrewer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
CRUSTA is free to download; iBrewer costs $14.99 up front. iBrewer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iBrewer ships an update every 5 months, CRUSTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrewer | CRUSTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Giulio Mollica | Reto Saurenmann |
In-app purchases
iBrewer
- IPA + LAGER & PILS$1.99
- SPECIALI$1.99
- IPA + PORTER & STOUT$1.99
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- LAGER & PILS + WHEAT$1.99
- IPA + ALE$2.99
- PORTER STOUT + TRIPPEL DUBBEL$2.99
- ALE + WHEAT$2.99
- IPA + LAGER & PILS + ALE$3.99
- PORTER&ST+TRIPPEL&DUBBEL+SPEC$3.99
- ILLIMITATO$8.99
CRUSTA
- Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year









