BevNote vs BrewJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BevNote
Read full descriptionHide full description
BevNote allows you to create and group wines by flights or lists, create tastings and assign notes, and then share all that data with colleagues and clients in groups and chats. You can also edit flights on the fly right from your phone, and generate shareable PDF's on-demand, or upload data from external sources. Our ethos is human-centric - not company centric, so your data is not locked to a license and everything comes with you should you ever change companies or roles. You just update your app accordingly. We hope that this platform will provide you a way to more efficiently organize and share your data, and facilitate direct and easy communication with your clients, ultimately saving you time and making you more money.
BrewJournal
Read full descriptionHide full description
BrewJournal is an offline coffee brewing journal built to help you track every cup and improve your recipe over time. Log beans and brewing parameters (ratio, temperature, method, dose, water, brew time, grinder setting, and gear), rate the cup, and keep tasting notes for easy comparison. You can also generate a complete brew report with your score and full recipeβperfect for sharing or saving. Security matters. This app is 100% offline β privacy first. Privacy-first: β’ No account β’ No tracking β’ No data collection β’ Offline use Pricing: Free: Save up to 8 brew logs. Pro Monthly Subscription: USD $0.99/month (or equivalent in local currency). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features. Pro Lifetime (One-Time Purchase): USD $4.99 (limited-time introductory price). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features forever, no recurring fees. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BevNote at none against BrewJournal's 2. BrewJournal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BevNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
BevNote ships an update every 3 months, BrewJournal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BevNote | BrewJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Aderer | ζΎ ζ΄ |
In-app purchases
BevNote
No in-app purchases
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99








