BrewGuide vs BeanFolio

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 • Clear instructions for each phase: bloom, pour, pause, and drawdown • Automatic timer advances through each step—no manual tracking needed • Visual weight targets guide your pour amounts • Audio and haptic alerts keep you on track without staring at your phone • 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: • Hario V60 (plastic, ceramic, glass, metal) • Kalita Wave (155, 185) • Chemex (3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup) • Origami Dripper • Fellow Stagg [X] and [XF] • Melitta • 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: • Adjust bloom time, pour intervals, and total brew time • Modify water amounts and coffee-to-water ratios • Add or remove steps to match your preferred technique • Save unlimited custom profiles • Organize with tags for easy searching • 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: • Rate acidity, sweetness, body and overall quality • Record detailed tasting notes and observations • Review your brewing history for any profile BEAUTIFUL, DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN BrewGuide's clean interface keeps you focused on brewing: • Choose from many elegant background themes to match your kitchen • Large, readable timer display visible from across the room • Intuitive controls that don't interrupt your flow • Dark mode support for early morning brewing sessions • 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 • Coffee beginners learning pour-over fundamentals • Home baristas perfecting their morning routine • Coffee enthusiasts experimenting with new beans and techniques • Anyone who wants café-quality coffee at home • 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.

BeanFolio is a coffee bean management and pour-over logging app designed specifically for specialty coffee lovers. If you also open multiple bags of beans at once—only to forget how much is left or when they reach their peak flavor, or if you brew a perfect cup but forget the recipe and tasting notes a few days later... BeanFolio is here to gently gather those fleeting memories. Store them in your digital cellar, log each brew, and find your favorite flavors whenever you want. [Manage Your Coffee Beans] Keep all your active beans in a clean, digital cellar. Track remaining weight, resting status, and peak flavor windows. Know exactly what you are drinking and how much is left, at a single glance. - Bean Profiles: Record bean name, origin, processing method, roast level, and flavor notes. - Weight Manager: Log weight and price, and let the app automatically calculate the cost per gram. - Peak Flavor Alerts: Automatically calculate the resting period and notify you of the best time to brew. - Multi-Bag Management: Open multiple bags without the stress of trying to remember everything. [Log a Cup After Brewing] Log your cup in just a few simple steps after brewing. Say goodbye to tedious forms; with default gear and presets, logging is effortless, allowing you to focus on your actual tasting experience. - Quick 3-Step Log: Seamlessly record your equipment, recipe, and subjective experience. - Slider Controls: Adjust your coffee-to-water ratio and brew time with intuitive sliders that feel natural to use. - Presets & Autocomplete: Apply your go-to brewing recipes and grinder settings with one tap to minimize repetitive typing. [Recall Your Favorite Flavors] The coffee you've enjoyed shouldn't fade into a blurry memory. Browse through your brewing history on a clean timeline, just like flipping through a photo album. - Timeline View: Clearly grouped by date. Instantly see what you brewed today, or what you made last Friday. - Quick Specs: View dose, ratio, water temperature, and brewing method directly from the list without opening details. - Expressive Feedback: Use simple emojis to note whether a cup was a masterpiece or a flop, helping you avoid past mistakes. - Brew Stats: The "Total Brews" counter at the top tracks your evolving palate and growing brewing skills. [Lightweight, Just the Way It Should Be] BeanFolio doesn't want to be a complicated coffee tool. There are no heavy data systems or daily check-in requirements. It is simply your personal coffee journal—lightweight, yet fully featured. - Clean & Pure: Ad-free interface with support for Dark Mode. - Privacy First: No account registration required. Your data is stored locally on your device, safe and secure. - Multi-Language: Supports 8 languages, including Simplified/Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese. Every bean, every cup, deserves to be remembered. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to email us at hibeanfolio@icloud.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.notion.so/hailalbus/User-Agreement-37a3a8fd2b4f80a1a6c8c5a3489852ca Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/hailalbus/Private-Policy-37a3a8fd2b4f8065919fc78e141b0403