Comparison

Brew Tech vs The BrewLog

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

Head to head
About

Brew Tech

Manage your coffee bean inventory and brewing recipes. Track purchases, create detailed brewing steps for reproducibility, and utilize a flavor wheel to describe coffee tastes. Share your favorite recipes with others.

Highlights
  • Register and manage coffee beans
  • Track purchase details
  • Create and manage brewing recipes
  • Record brewing steps
  • Utilize a flavor wheel
  • Share recipes via QR code
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Brew Tech is here to help you with your coffee life. # Register and manage your coffee beans - Keep track of the beans you have purchased. - Register your purchase page so you can shortcut to reordering. # Create and manage recipes Do you brew coffee using the same recipe every day? If you're a little geeky, you're probably constantly searching for the perfect recipe, making minor modifications every day. Brew Tech helps you create and manage your recipes. - Register recipe of various brew methods. - Register every brewing steps improving reproducibility. - Share recipes via QR Code. # Flavor Wheel You need an indicator when you drink coffee. You can verbalize the taste with the help of the Flavor Wheel.

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 — 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 — 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

Brew Tech4 screens
The BrewLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The BrewLog at 100% against Brew Tech's 0%. The BrewLog also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Brew Tech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 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. The BrewLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Brew Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brew Tech ships an update monthly, The BrewLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brew Tech versus The BrewLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrew TechThe BrewLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichi MasutaniLakshay Malhotra

Customer experience

Brew Tech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The BrewLog

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brew Tech

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The BrewLog

Subscriptions1
  • BrewLog Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Brew Tech free?
Brew Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The BrewLog free?
The BrewLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brew Tech or The BrewLog have ads?
Neither Brew Tech nor The BrewLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brew Tech or The BrewLog?
Brew Tech ships an update monthly, and The BrewLog weekly. Most recently, Brew Tech was updated on October 15, 2026 and The BrewLog on October 24, 2026.

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