# Build a Beer vs FERMNTR

The clearest difference is rating: Build a Beer at 5.0 against FERMNTR's 4.0. Build a Beer also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build a Beer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FERMNTR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Build a Beer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Build a Beer ships an update every 2 weeks, FERMNTR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Beer | FERMNTR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-beer/id6502470194/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermntr/id6752614213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Vanfleet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545773619) | [FERMNTR HB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039700914) |

## What reviewers say

### Build a Beer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-beer/id6502470194)

This AI-powered app assists homebrewers in creating custom beer recipes. It helps generate accurate clone recipes or develop original ones with appropriate ingredients and styles. Explore ingredients and discover new beer styles to brew.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted recipe generation, Clone brew recipe accuracy, Custom recipe creation, Ingredient exploration, New beer style discovery, Easy-to-use recipe format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


### FERMNTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermntr/id6752614213)

This app helps homebrewers track their creations from recipe design to fermentation. It focuses on sensory aspects first, then fills in technical details, and integrates with brewing equipment for a streamlined process.

**Highlights:** Sensory-first recipe builder, Guided brew day with timers, Live Brewzilla integration, Fermentation tracking (RAPT, TILT, manual), Dashboard for active batches, Inventory management, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $4.99 | per year |
| FERMNTR Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build a Beer free?

Build a Beer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FERMNTR free?

FERMNTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Build a Beer or FERMNTR?

Build a Beer is rated higher. Build a Beer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FERMNTR averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Build a Beer or FERMNTR have ads?

Neither Build a Beer nor FERMNTR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build a Beer or FERMNTR?

Build a Beer ships an update every 2 weeks, and FERMNTR weekly. Most recently, Build a Beer was updated on October 8, 2026 and FERMNTR on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*