Comparison

Brewly vs Beanstats

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

Head to head
About

Brewly

Features
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Brewly is your coffee journal and brew timer, built for daily brewing. Save recipes, track your beans, and run guided timers for your favorite methods. BREW WITH CONFIDENCE Start Brewing includes the core methods: • V60 • AeroPress • French Press • Plus more pour-over and immersion styles AN INTELLIGENT TIMER EXPERIENCE • Step-by-step brewing flow from start to finish • Bloom, pours, and total time in one clean screen • Designed to be used while you brew (not just to look pretty) FREE PLAN (TRY IT FOR REAL) Brewly is free in a way that lets you actually build a habit: • All core methods in Start Brewing • Full timer experience • Up to 1 custom recipe • 1 coffee bean entry (track one bag/pack) • Last 2 brews saved in history The goal: you can truly try Brewly, use it daily, and see if it fits your routine. BREWLY PRO (LIFETIME) Unlock everything, forever: • Unlimited recipes • Unlimited coffee beans with inventory tracking • Monthly insights (brews, consumption, total weight) • Low-bean alerts when your bag is running low • Barista-style preset recipe library ONE UPGRADE. NO SUBSCRIPTION Brewly Pro Lifetime: $8.99 (one-time purchase, USD). Price may vary by country/region and taxes. Privacy Policy: https://brewly.framer.website/policies/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://brewly.framer.website/policies/terms-conditions

About

Beanstats

This app helps home baristas track their coffee brewing process, from bean inventory to equipment usage. It offers detailed logging, real-time data capture via Bluetooth scale integration, and insightful statistics to improve your coffee-making skills.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth scale integration
  • Real-time flow rate analysis
  • Detailed brew logging
  • Bean inventory management
  • Equipment tracking
  • Brew statistics and insights
  • Siri and automation support
Features
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Connect your Bluetooth scale, capture real-time flow data, and track every detail of your coffee journey, from bean to cup. Beanstats is the all-in-one brew companion for home baristas who care about consistency and improvement. Whether you're dialing in espresso or perfecting your pour-over technique, Beanstats helps you understand what works. BLUETOOTH SCALE INTEGRATION • Connect Acaia, Bookoo, and compatible scales • Real-time weight and live flow rate analysis • Auto-start timer on first pour • Auto-capture yield when flow stops (espresso) • Reference curve overlay when repeating brews • Weight data stored with each brew for detailed charts BREW LOGGING • Dose, water, grind, temperature, and time • Espresso mode with yield, pressure, and pre-infusion • Brew method templates with default parameters • Repeat previous brews and compare against reference curves • Track cafe visits with location and ratings BEAN INVENTORY • Roaster, origin, roast date, varieties, and tasting notes • Remaining weight calculated automatically as you brew • Single-origin and blend support with components • Rate with stars and add SCA cupping scores • Freeze tracking with NFC tags for container labeling EQUIPMENT TRACKING • Catalog grinders, brewers, kettles, scales, and more • Associate equipment with brews and methods • Track grinder retention and equipment usage patterns STATISTICS & INSIGHTS • Brewing frequency, consumption, and favorite origins • Rating trends, freshness windows, and cost analysis • Equipment usage and grinder retention stats • Interactive charts filtered by date range SIRI, SHORTCUTS & AUTOMATION • "Log an espresso in Beanstats" • Webhooks to n8n, Home Assistant, IFTTT, and Zapier • JSON export for backup and analysis iCloud sync across all devices. Metric and imperial units. Light, dark, and auto themes. Link to the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brewly4 screens
Beanstats4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brewly and Beanstats are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Brewly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beanstats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brewly versus Beanstats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewlyBeanstats
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtaberk TuranMarcel Blijleven

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brewly

One-time1
  • Brewly Pro - Lifetime$8.99
3 purchases

Beanstats

Subscriptions2
  • Beanstats Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Beanstats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beanstats Premium - Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Brewly free?
Brewly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beanstats free?
Beanstats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brewly or Beanstats have ads?
Neither Brewly nor Beanstats shows ads.

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