Comparison

Multibrew vs The BrewLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Multibrew

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Meet the "Swiss Army Knife" of coffee-brewing apps, Multibrew! Multibrew is an app that is laser-focused on quickly giving you the essential information you need to brew the perfect cup every time. No surfing through menus, no fiddling with various settings, no fluff: just you and your coffee. Key Features: - Diverse Brew Types: Currently supports Pour Over, French Press, Aeropress, and Vietnamese Phin. Each method is illustrated with easy-to-understand icons to help you select the right brew type for your mood and taste. - Customizable Strength and Size: Adjust the strength of your coffee and the how much you want. Multibrew calculates the precise amount of coffee grounds and water required for your chosen settings. Additionally, there are a few extra features for Pour Over that help calculate the amount of water to pour for each "pour session." - User-Friendly Interface: The dark-themed interface is designed for ease of use, with intuitive navigation and clear, concise instructions. Multibrew makes it simple to brew your favorite coffee, whether you're making a quick cup or experimenting with new techniques. Enhance your coffee brewing experience with Multibrew. Download now and start crafting your perfect cup of coffee with ease! Note: have some feedback? Feel free to reach out at the following email -> josh.multibrew@gmail.com

About

The BrewLog

Log your specialty coffee brews, track every variable, and reflect on taste to perfect your coffee. Manage your bean library and share your creations with a calm, focused journal.

Highlights
  • Track brew variables (dose, water, grind, temp)
  • Rate taste and add flavor notes
  • Manage bean library with roast dates
  • Generate shareable brew cards
  • Offline-first functionality
  • Syncs across devices
Features
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BrewLog is a calm, focused journal for specialty coffee. Log your pour-over brews, reflect on what worked, and dial in your perfect cup over time. TRACK EVERY VARIABLE Record dose, water, grind size, temperature, brew time, pours, equipment, and add-ons โ€” everything that affects the cup. REFLECT ON TASTE Rate taste, acidity, sweetness, and bitterness. Add tasting notes and tag flavor profiles like fruity, chocolatey, floral, and more. MANAGE YOUR BEANS Keep a library of every bag you buy. Track roast dates and get notified when beans are rested and ready to brew. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Generate beautiful brew cards and share them on Instagram or with your coffee community. BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Brew presets for your go-to recipes - Filter brews by method, beans, and ratings - Catalog your gear (grinders, drippers, kettles) - Offline-first โ€” works without internet - Syncs across devices NO STREAKS. NO BADGES. NO NOISE. BrewLog is calm software. No gamification, no dark patterns. Just a quiet space for the coffee you care about. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Multibrew3 screens
The BrewLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The BrewLog at weekly against Multibrew's every 6 weeks. Multibrew's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multibrew ships an update every 6 weeks, The BrewLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Multibrew versus The BrewLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultibrewThe BrewLog
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua LonsakoLakshay Malhotra

In-app purchases

None

Multibrew

No in-app purchases

None

The BrewLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multibrew free?
Multibrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The BrewLog free?
The BrewLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multibrew or The BrewLog have ads?
Neither Multibrew nor The BrewLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multibrew or The BrewLog?
Multibrew ships an update every 6 weeks, and The BrewLog weekly. Most recently, Multibrew was updated on October 6, 2026 and The BrewLog on October 11, 2026.

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