Comparison

Brew Coffee Time vs BrewPilot

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

Head to head
About

Brew Coffee Time

Features
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Brew better pour-over coffee with confidence. Brew Coffee Time helps you calculate and follow a clear pour-over recipe, without guesswork or complicated coffee maths. Whether you are just starting your coffee journey or already enjoy brewing at home, the app gives you a simple way to plan your recipe, understand each pour, and repeat the cups you like. Choose your coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and target brew time. Brew Coffee Time then calculates your water distribution and guides you through each step, from bloom to final pour. The recipe calculation is inspired by the 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, a popular pour-over approach used to balance sweetness, strength, and flavour. Features: β€’ Recipe calculation inspired by the 4:6 method β€’ Adjustable coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and brew time β€’ Clear water distribution for each pour β€’ Guided brew timer with step-by-step pour cues β€’ Simple β€œHow it works” guide for beginners β€’ Clean, calm, coffee-inspired interface β€’ Works well for V60, Chemex, Kalita, and other manual brewers β€’ Useful for both beginners and coffee enthusiasts Brew Coffee Time is made for people who want better coffee at home without making the process feel complicated. Brew smarter, waste less coffee, and enjoy a better cup.

About

BrewPilot

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BrewPilot helps specialty coffee lovers dial in better cups β€” 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 β€’ Pro Monthly: $1.99/month β€’ Pro Yearly: $9.99/year β€’ Pro Lifetime: $19.99 one-time purchase β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions β€’ Terms of Use: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/terms.html β€’ Privacy Policy: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Brew Coffee Time4 screens
BrewPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brew Coffee Time at none against BrewPilot's 3. BrewPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BrewPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brew Coffee Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, BrewPilot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Brew Coffee Time versus BrewPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrew Coffee TimeBrewPilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichel Araujo PintoAlex Galkin

In-app purchases

None

Brew Coffee Time

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BrewPilot

Subscriptions2
  • BrewPilot Pro$1.991 Month
  • BrewPilot Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BrewPilot Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Brew Coffee Time free?
Brew Coffee Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrewPilot free?
BrewPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brew Coffee Time or BrewPilot have ads?
Brew Coffee Time shows ads; BrewPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, Brew Coffee Time or BrewPilot?
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, and BrewPilot monthly. Most recently, Brew Coffee Time was updated on September 12, 2026 and BrewPilot on September 8, 2026.

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