The Rowdy Kitchen vs BeerLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The Rowdy Kitchen
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The Rowdy Kitchen is a family owned and community focused restaurant and bar located in Marshland, Christchurch. Our name is taken Β from our belief that the kitchen is the soul of family celebrations, that memories shared with family and friends inevitably start with good food and good times are rarely silent. Our loyalty app enables you to earn points and receive rewards, as well as keep you updated with what's on. Scan the QR code to see your points grow.
BeerLog
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BeerLog is your personal beer journal: a fast record of every beer you've tried. Private by default, public when you choose. Standing in the bottle shop wondering if you've had that hazy IPA before? Scan the barcode and find out in a second, with your own photo and rating to jog your memory. No more buying the same disappointing beer twice. Scan and know instantly Point your camera at a barcode and get a clear answer: had it, or new. For something new, fill in as much or as little as you like. Quick logs Snap a photo and start typing the beer name. It autocompletes from an evolving catalogue shaped by beer lovers everywhere. Add a rating, style, ABV, serving type, notes and where you drank or bought it if you want them. Or just log it and move on. New: earn caps Caps are BeerLog's bottle-cap awards. Log your first beer, chase hazy IPAs, work through New Zealand breweries, add beers the catalogue is missing, or join in on your friends' logs, and the caps stack up. Each cap has levels to climb, and every cap you earn goes on your shelf. "Have I had this?" in seconds Search any beer or brewery and see your own photo, your rating, and when you last had it. Visual confirmation, fast. Explore the catalogue Browse thousands of beers and breweries, see new releases as they land, and dig into beers by country. Keep a wishlist of beers to hunt down next. Stats that tell your story See how your ratings spread, how much you're logging month by month, your most logged styles, and how you like your beer served. Bring your history with you Already keep a beer log somewhere else? Import your full history from a CSV or JSON export: beers, breweries, ratings, dates, even photos. Everything you've logged, from day one. Share with friends Log a beer and your friends see it in their activity feed, where they can cheers it, react and comment. Choose who gets notified: everyone, a few, or no one. Add friends and see what they're pouring too. Go public, your call Make your profile or individual logs public to reach beer lovers beyond your friends, and explore a public feed of what people in your country, or around the world, are drinking. Everything stays private until you opt in, and you're always in control: keep any log private, block users, or report content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BeerLog at every 10 days against The Rowdy Kitchen's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Rowdy Kitchen ships an update every 24 months, BeerLog every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Rowdy Kitchen | BeerLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Leosphere Limited | Nick Soper |
In-app purchases
The Rowdy Kitchen
No in-app purchases
BeerLog
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, The Rowdy Kitchen or BeerLog?
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