Comparison

BrewGuide vs Coffee Lab AI

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

Head to head
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BrewGuide

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The difference between good pour-over and great pour-over? A few degrees, a few seconds or a slightly different grind? BrewGuide is your personal pour-over coffee coach, guiding you through every step of the brewing process with precision timing and visual demonstrations. Whether you're new to pour-over or a seasoned home barista, BrewGuide helps you achieve consistently delicious results with every brew. PERFECT POUR-OVER EVERY TIME Stop watching the clock and second-guessing your technique. BrewGuide provides step-by-step instructions timed perfectly for your dripper and recipe, so you can focus on the craft of brewing exceptional coffee. STEP-BY-STEP BREWING TIMER β€’ Clear instructions for each phase: bloom, pour, pause, and drawdown β€’ Automatic timer advances through each stepβ€”no manual tracking needed β€’ Visual weight targets guide your pour amounts β€’ Audio and haptic alerts keep you on track without staring at your phone β€’ Always-on display mode perfect for your kitchen counter TECHNIQUE VIDEO GUIDES Watch looping demonstrations of proper pouring technique right in the app. See exactly how to bloom your coffee, execute the perfect spiral pour, and understand the difference between gentle and agitated pours. Learn by watching, then practice with confidence. SUPPORT FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT BrewGuide includes optimized recipes for the most popular drippers: β€’ Hario V60 (plastic, ceramic, glass, metal) β€’ Kalita Wave (155, 185) β€’ Chemex (3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup) β€’ Origami Dripper β€’ Fellow Stagg [X] and [XF] β€’ Melitta β€’ Plus the ability to add your own custom dripper Each dripper type comes with professionally tested default recipes optimized for flow rate and brewing characteristics. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE RECIPES Start with expert-designed defaults, then make them your own: β€’ Adjust bloom time, pour intervals, and total brew time β€’ Modify water amounts and coffee-to-water ratios β€’ Add or remove steps to match your preferred technique β€’ Save unlimited custom profiles β€’ Organize with tags for easy searching β€’ Duplicate and modify profiles to experiment with variations TASTE NOTES JOURNAL Track your results and refine your technique over time what works and what doesn't: β€’ Rate acidity, sweetness, body and overall quality β€’ Record detailed tasting notes and observations β€’ Review your brewing history for any profile BEAUTIFUL, DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN BrewGuide's clean interface keeps you focused on brewing: β€’ Choose from many elegant background themes to match your kitchen β€’ Large, readable timer display visible from across the room β€’ Intuitive controls that don't interrupt your flow β€’ Dark mode support for early morning brewing sessions β€’ Designed specifically for one-handed use while brewing WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE Everything works without an internet connection. No account required, no login needed. Your recipes, notes and preferences stay private GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE 1. Choose from pre-loaded dripper profiles or create your own 2. Gather your equipment: dripper, filter, kettle, scale and fresh coffee 3. Tap "Start Brewing" and follow the step-by-step guidance 4. Record taste notes to remember what worked 5. Refine your technique with each brew WHO BREWGUIDE IS FOR β€’ Coffee beginners learning pour-over fundamentals β€’ Home baristas perfecting their morning routine β€’ Coffee enthusiasts experimenting with new beans and techniques β€’ Anyone who wants cafΓ©-quality coffee at home β€’ Specialty coffee lovers who appreciate precision and consistency YOUR COFFEE DESERVES BETTER You spent money on quality beans, a good grinder, brewing units and a precision kettle. Don't let inconsistent timing ruin your brew. BrewGuide ensures you extract the best flavor from every bean Whether you're brewing your daily morning cup, dialing in a new single-origin, or impressing guests with your barista skills, BrewGuide is there to help you brew better coffee. Download BrewGuide today and start your journey to pour-over perfection.

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Coffee Lab AI

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Brew better coffee with AI. Coffee Lab AI is your personal pourover assistant that generates custom recipes, answers brewing questions, and helps you get the most out of every cup. AI-GENERATED RECIPES Tell the app your beans, grind size, and equipment β€” it creates a tailored pourover recipe with precise water temperature, ratio, and pour stages. Every recipe is optimized for your setup. AI BARISTA CHAT Have a question about extraction, water chemistry, or technique? Chat with an AI barista who understands coffee science and gives practical advice in real time. AUTO-SCAN YOUR GEAR Point your camera at a bag of beans, a dripper, or a paper filter. The app recognizes your equipment instantly and prefills your recipe setup β€” no manual entry needed. BREW TIMER Follow each pour stage with a built-in timer that guides you step by step. Hit your target times and volumes for a consistent, repeatable brew every morning. RECIPE HISTORY Every brew is saved automatically. Review past recipes, compare results, and track how small changes affect your cup over time. EQUIPMENT LIBRARY Manage your collection of drippers, filters, and grinders in one place. Switch between setups quickly and get recipes matched to your gear. Whether you're dialing in a new single-origin or perfecting your daily routine, Coffee Lab AI turns coffee brewing into a craft you can master. Download now and let AI elevate your pourover game. Terms of Use: https://thing-apps.notion.site/coffee-lab-terms-1-0-0 [:mav: 1.0.0]

Screenshots

BrewGuide4 screens
Coffee Lab AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Coffee Lab AI at 15.0 against BrewGuide's 18.0. 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

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

Both are free to download. BrewGuide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coffee Lab AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
BrewGuide versus Coffee Lab AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewGuideCoffee Lab AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur SencanDongwon Ahn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BrewGuide

One-time1
  • BrewGuide Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Coffee Lab AI

Subscriptions2
  • Coffee Lab AI Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Coffee Lab AI Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BrewGuide free?
BrewGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coffee Lab AI free?
Coffee Lab AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrewGuide or Coffee Lab AI have ads?
Neither BrewGuide nor Coffee Lab AI shows ads.

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