Sip vs BrewJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sip
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Sip is a thoughtfully designed coffee brewing journal for people who take brewing seriously. Whether youβre dialing in a new bean, refining a recipe, or simply enjoying a daily ritual, Sip helps you remember what worked β and repeat your best cups. Instead of scattered notes, photos, or memory, Sip gives you a clean, intentional space to log your brews and reflect on how small changes affect taste.
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 update cadence: BrewJournal at every 2 days against Sip's monthly. BrewJournal also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Sip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sip ships an update monthly, BrewJournal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sip | BrewJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimas Maulana | ζΎ ζ΄ |
In-app purchases
Sip
- Sip Premium$4.99
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
