# FERMNTR vs PourChoice

The clearest difference is rating: PourChoice at 5.0 against FERMNTR's 4.0. PourChoice also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). FERMNTR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FERMNTR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PourChoice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PourChoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

FERMNTR ships an update weekly, PourChoice every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FERMNTR | PourChoice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermntr/id6752614213/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FERMNTR HB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039700914) | [Benjamin Holder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886977740) |

## What reviewers say

### FERMNTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermntr/id6752614213)

This app helps homebrewers track their creations from recipe design to fermentation. It focuses on sensory aspects first, then fills in technical details, and integrates with brewing equipment for a streamlined process.

**Highlights:** Sensory-first recipe builder, Guided brew day with timers, Live Brewzilla integration, Fermentation tracking (RAPT, TILT, manual), Dashboard for active batches, Inventory management, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $4.99 | per year |
| FERMNTR Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### PourChoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourchoice/id6760950415)

Instantly identify beers from any menu using your phone's camera. Discover highly-rated craft beers and track your personal preferences with private notes and ratings. Bookmark beers to try later and contribute to a growing community database.

**Highlights:** Camera-based beer menu scanning, Community beer ratings, Personal beer ratings and notes, Bookmark beers to try, My Beers list, Add new beers to database

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PourChoice Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FERMNTR free?

FERMNTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PourChoice free?

PourChoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FERMNTR or PourChoice?

PourChoice is rated higher. FERMNTR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PourChoice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FERMNTR or PourChoice have ads?

Neither FERMNTR nor PourChoice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FERMNTR or PourChoice?

FERMNTR ships an update weekly, and PourChoice every 9 days. Most recently, FERMNTR was updated on October 16, 2026 and PourChoice on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*