The Coffee Diary vs BrewPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
The Coffee Diary
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4 core features of The Coffee Diary 1. Coffee Logging & Journaling - Record detailed coffee entries with date, time, and location - Rate coffees on a 5-star scale - Document brewing methods (pour-over, espresso, French press, etc.) - Track coffee beans, roasters, and origin - Save flavor notes and personal observations - Attach photos to each coffee entry 2. Coffee Stats & Insights - Visualize coffee consumption patterns - Track frequency of coffee intake (daily, weekly, monthly) - Analyze preferred coffee types and brewing methods - Review average ratings by coffee type, brand, or location - Monitor caffeine consumption trends - Generate year-in-review reports (Premium feature) 3. Coffee News & Discovery - Browse latest coffee industry news - Discover new brewing techniques - Learn about coffee origins and processing methods - Stay updated on coffee equipment releases - Read expert brew guides and tips - Brand & Cafe Management 4. Save favorite coffee brands - Create a personal database of beans and roasters - Log and rate cafes and coffee shops - Map visualization of visited coffee locations Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
BrewPilot
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BrewPilot helps specialty coffee lovers dial in better cups โ and repeat the ones that worked. Use guided brew timers, ratio calculators, grind-size notes, coffee recipes, bean tracking, and a private brew log to understand what changed and what actually tasted better. GUIDED BREW TIMER Follow step-by-step brew timers for V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French Press, Clever Dripper, Kalita Wave, Espresso, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, and Turkish coffee. BrewPilot guides each step with timing, water amounts, haptic feedback, and auto-advance. RATIO CALCULATOR Choose your method, coffee dose, and brew ratio. BrewPilot calculates the water you need instantly, with support for grams, ounces, and tablespoons. BREW LOG Rate every brew, add tasting notes, track what worked, and save great brews as recipes. Stop guessing and build a history of your best cups. CUSTOM RECIPES Create your own brew timer recipes with custom steps, water amounts, timing, and notes. Load any recipe into the timer with one tap. GRIND SIZE NOTES Track grind settings for each method and adjust them to match your grinder. Perfect for dialing in V60, AeroPress, Chemex, espresso, and more. COFFEE COLLECTION Keep track of the beans you have at home. Add roaster, origin, roast level, tasting notes, and ratings so you always know what to brew next. ICED COFFEE MODE BrewPilot can split your water between hot brew water and ice, helping you make stronger iced coffee without watering it down. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. BrewPilot works offline and syncs privately across your devices with iCloud. BREWPILOT PRO Pro unlocks unlimited brew log, custom recipes, coffee collection, CSV export, and the full dial-in toolkit. SUBSCRIPTION INFO โข Pro Monthly: $1.99/month โข Pro Yearly: $9.99/year โข Pro Lifetime: $19.99 one-time purchase โข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase โข Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โข You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions โข Terms of Use: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/terms.html โข Privacy Policy: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The Coffee Diary and BrewPilot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Coffee Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BrewPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Coffee Diary | BrewPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEQULA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Alex Galkin |
In-app purchases
The Coffee Diary
- The Coffee Diary$1.991 Month
- The Coffee Diary$4.993 Months
- The Coffee Diary$9.991 Year
BrewPilot
- BrewPilot Pro$1.991 Month
- BrewPilot Pro$9.991 Year
- BrewPilot Pro Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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