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

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 update cadence: The BrewLog at weekly against Brew Tech's monthly. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brew Tech ships an update monthly, The BrewLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 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 reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichi MasutaniLakshay Malhotra

In-app purchases

None

Brew Tech

No in-app purchases

None

The BrewLog

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
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 September 11, 2026 and The BrewLog on September 21, 2026.

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