BFIDGET vs The Brix Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BFIDGET
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Tired of constantly opening the Brewfather app to check on your fermentation? Meet Bfidget, your solution! Bfidget is an iOS app that displays your Brewfather batches' fermentation status directly in a widget on your device. It automatically updates through iOS’s widget system, allowing you to monitor your batches right from your Home or Lock Screen—no need to manually check the Brewfather app. It’s compatible with automatic gravity measuring devices like Rapt Pill, Tilt, iSpindel, or even manual batch readings entered via the Brewfather app. KEY FEATURES - Automatic updates through iOS’s widget update system. - Home Screen widgets in various sizes, and Lock Screen widgets. - Privacy-focused: No account required, and your data never leaves your device. STEP-BY-STEP SETUP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Open the Brewfather app, go to Settings, scroll down to the API section, and tap “Generate API-Key.” 2. When asked for Key Access Scope, select Read Batches. 3. Copy and paste your User ID and API Key into the BFIDGET app. 4. Tap GET/SAVE. 5. Create a widget of your choice for the Lock Screen or Home Screen (refer to generic iOS instructions on how to set up widgets). 6. Your widget will automatically update, so you won’t need to open the Brewfather app to check your batch gravities. 7. If your batch name is "Batch," go to Brewfather, open the batch, open the Planning tab, and give the batch a name. 8. Note: If you can't find the BFIDGET app in the widget list, try using the search field or restarting your phone. This issue is related to iOS, not the BFIDGET app. TIPS: * Do not enter your Brewfather username and password anywhere—they’re not required. The API is a secure way to exchange specific data between apps. You’ll only need to create an API key to allow read-only access to your batch data. Simple and safe. * Once set up correctly, you won’t need to use the BFIDGET app again—everything is automatic. New batches are added to the widget automatically. * BFIDGET only fetches the latest readings for batches that are in Fermenting status. * The latest reading can come from devices like Tilt, iSpindel, Pill, or from a manually entered reading. * Be sure to give your batches proper names in the Planning view in Brewfather. * Widgets are best displayed on the Lock Screen for quick access. * Automatic updates are fully managed by iOS. Keep in mind, there is an update “budget,” so it doesn’t refresh every second. If the widget sometimes shows "Data fetch failed," just wait—it will soon update again. FREE VS. PAID: The free version of Bfidget displays only one batch per widget. To display multiple batches, upgrade to the Heavy Brewer subscription for expanded functionality at a low cost. No hidden fees—just more features! Terms of use, standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Brix Calculator
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Brothers International: Brix Calculator is your go-to mobile tool for accurately calculating Brix values, dilution ratios, and cost estimations in the food and beverage industry. Whether you're formulating juices, syrups, or other sugar-based products, this app makes your calculations fast, clear, and reliable. With a simple, user-friendly interface, you can: - Calculate Brix values based on known sugar or solids content - Adjust dilution ratios to reach your desired sweetness levels - Compute cost estimates per unit based on Brix concentration - Work with common ingredients and mixing targets Built for professionals and producers alike, Brothers International: Brix Calculator helps you improve quality control, product consistency, and cost efficiency — all from your mobile device. Key Features: - Instant Brix value calculator - Smart dilution and mixing tools - Cost calculator tied to Brix and volume - Intuitive UI with responsive input fields - Science-backed, industry-relevant formulas - Lightweight, modern design optimized for mobile Best for: - Juice, syrup, and beverage manufacturers - Food technologists and R&D teams - Restaurants, production kitchens, and QA labs - Anyone who needs precise Brix and sugar control Download Brothers International: Brix Calculator today and streamline your food & beverage calculations like never before.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Brix Calculator at none against BFIDGET's 2. BFIDGET's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. BFIDGET sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Brix Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
BFIDGET ships an update every 5 days, The Brix Calculator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BFIDGET | The Brix Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appsipaja Oy | Syed Bukhari |
In-app purchases
BFIDGET
- Heavy Brewer monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Heavy Brewer yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
The Brix Calculator
No in-app purchases









