Brewly vs BrewJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Brewly
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Unlock the full potential of your coffee cuppings with Brewlyβdesigned for home baristas, roasters and Q-graders alike: β’ Add beans with origin, processing, roast & grind profiles β’ Track individual pack IDs, roast dates & weights β’ Effortless Cupping β’ Create new cuppings in seconds using saved defaults β’ Rate aroma, acidity, body and more with intuitive sliders β’ Onboarding tips ensure you never miss a step β’ Team Collaboration β’ Invite friends, colleagues or roasters to join your company β’ Share cupping sessions and compare scores with peers and chiefs β’ Light and dark modes for any environment β’ Set user roles for owners, chiefs or baristas β’ Secure, Email-Based Auth β’ Multi-Language Support β’ English and Russian interfaces today β’ More languages on the way Whether youβre evaluating a new microlot or sharing your tasting notes with your team, Brewly keeps every detail organized, accessibleβand always at your fingertips. ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ Ready to taste smarter? Download Brewly and brew better coffee, every time.
BrewJournal
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brewly at none against BrewJournal's 2. Brewly also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). BrewJournal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Brewly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brewly ships an update daily, BrewJournal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewly | BrewJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Vlezko | ζΎ ζ΄ |
In-app purchases
Brewly
No in-app purchases
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99









