Comparison

DripRecipe vs BrewLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DripRecipe

Features
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Rediscover your "perfect cup" every single time with DripRecipe. DripRecipe is the definitive app for coffee connoisseurs who want to log and manage their detailed pour-over coffee recipes. Found your golden ratio of beans, grind size, water temperature, and brewing time? Save it as a detailed recipe. With the built-in brew timer, you can consistently replicate your best-tasting coffee, anytime. Key Features: - Detailed Recipe Logging (bean amount, water temp, grind size, equipment, etc.) - Step-by-Step Brew Timer for perfect extraction - Supports both Hot and Iced coffee recipes - Simple and intuitive user interface Never forget that perfect brew again. Elevate your daily coffee ritual with DripRecipe.

About

BrewLab

Features
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コーヒーを、科学する。 BrewLabは、学術論文に基づいたアルゴリズムで、あなたのコーヒー豆に最適なレシピを生成するアプリです。勘や経験に頼らず、科学的な根拠から「なぜこの湯温・粉量・注ぎ方が良いのか」を提示します。 ■ AIパッケージ解析 コーヒー豆のパッケージを撮影するだけで、産地・焙煎度・精製方法を自動認識。豆の写真でさらに精度を高めます。 ■ Elegance Protocol 24本の抽出論文を統合した独自アルゴリズム「Elegance Protocol」が、湯温・粉量・湯量・注ぎ回数・蒸らし時間を計算します。さらにBalance(バランス重視)、Light Touch(明るい酸味)、Full Extraction(コク重視)の3スタイルから選べます。 ■ 対応ドリッパー(20種以上) Hario V60、Kalita Wave 185、Origami ドリッパーSをはじめ、多様なドリッパーに対応。ドリッパーの形状・リブ構造の違いもレシピに反映されます。 ■ シンプルな操作フロー ① 豆のパッケージを撮影 → ② 豆の写真を撮影(任意)→ ③ ドリッパー・粉量を選択 → ④ レシピ生成 【料金プラン】 • Free(無料)月5回 / 基本3種ドリッパー • Light(¥1000/月)月10回 / 全ドリッパー20種以上 • Pro(¥2,300/月)月25回 / 全機能 BrewLab Inc. は抽出品質の向上に関する科学的知見を継続的に取り込みます。 利用規約(EULA): https://website-cyan-iota-69.vercel.app/terms プライバシーポリシー: https://website-cyan-iota-69.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

DripRecipe4 screens
BrewLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrewLab at every 10 days against DripRecipe's every 8 months. BrewLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DripRecipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrewLab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DripRecipe ships an update every 8 months, BrewLab every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DripRecipe versus BrewLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDripRecipeBrewLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota SaitoKota Yamamoto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DripRecipe

One-time1
  • Support with a Coffee$1.99
10 purchases

BrewLab

One-time10
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • 240 Gems$1.99
  • レシピ生成 3回分$3.99
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  • 480 Gems$4.99
  • 1,000 Gems$6.99
  • レシピ生成 10回分$11.99
  • 2,700 Gems$19.99
  • レシピ生成 30回分$34.99
  • 5,800 Gems$39.99
  • 10,000 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is DripRecipe free?
DripRecipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrewLab free?
BrewLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DripRecipe or BrewLab have ads?
Both DripRecipe and BrewLab show ads.
Which is updated more often, DripRecipe or BrewLab?
DripRecipe ships an update every 8 months, and BrewLab every 10 days. Most recently, DripRecipe was updated on October 3, 2026 and BrewLab on October 8, 2026.

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