Brew Tech vs The BrewLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Brew Tech ships an update monthly, The BrewLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brew Tech | The BrewLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuichi Masutani | Lakshay Malhotra |
Customer experience
Brew Tech
The BrewLog
In-app purchases
Brew Tech
No in-app purchases
The BrewLog
- BrewLog Premium$14.991 Year









