Mead Maker vs MeadMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mead Maker
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Mead Maker helps home meadmakers track fermentation from primary to aging with gravity logging, nutrient schedules, and ABV calculation. FEATURES: β’ Gravity logging β Track OG, FG, and readings over time β’ ABV calculator β Automatic alcohol calculation from gravity β’ TOSNA nutrient schedule β Auto-calculate Fermaid-O additions (Pro) β’ 1/3 sugar break detection β Know when to add final nutrients (Pro) β’ Phase tracking β Primary, Secondary, Bottling, Aging stages β’ Batch management β Track unlimited mead batches β’ Mead styles β Traditional, Melomel, Cyser, Pyment, Metheglin, Braggot, Bochet β’ Yeast library β Common mead yeasts with nitrogen requirements β’ Temperature log β Monitor fermentation temperature β’ pH & aeration log β Track acidity and degassing β’ Racking & additions β Log transfers, oak, fruit, and spices β’ Stabilization log β Sorbate, K-meta, cold crash, pasteurization, backsweetening, fining, filtering β’ Stuck fermentation alert β Detect stalled fermentation early (Pro) β’ Aging reminders β 6-month, 1-year notifications β’ Tasting notes β Rate and track flavor development β’ Photo log β Document clarity and color changes β’ Gravity chart β Visualize fermentation progress (Pro) β’ 100% offline β No account required Perfect for: β’ Home meadmakers β’ Honey wine brewers β’ Hydromel & session mead β’ Fruit mead (melomel) makers β’ Traditional mead brewing β’ Cyser and pyment fermentation WHY MEAD MAKER? β’ TOSNA made easy β No spreadsheet calculations β’ Track multiple batches β Manage concurrent ferments β’ Works offline β No internet or account needed β’ Free forever β Basic features always free From pitching yeast to aging. Brew better mead. Made by QuickSeed Labs
MeadMaster
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MeadMaster is the all-in-one companion for home meadmakers β from recipe planning through fermentation troubleshooting. No more piecing together answers from Reddit threads, GotMead wiki, and spreadsheets. BATCH LOG & BREW HUB Create named batch records with honey type, weight, volume, yeast strain, and gravity targets. A chronological timeline auto-populates with every gravity log, fruit addition, nutrient dose, diagnosis, and racking event. Attach photos to any entry and build a complete visual brewing diary. GRAVITY BUDDY Log specific gravity readings with temperature correction built in. See your live ABV estimate, apparent attenuation, and a traffic-light fermentation status badge (Actively Fermenting / Slowing Down / Stalled). Includes a step-by-step hydrometer reading guide for new brewers. MEADMD INFECTION DIAGNOSIS The #1 anxiety on r/mead, solved. Use the 5-question decision tree (free) to get a Green/Yellow/Red verdict with a recommended action. Pro users can submit a photo for AI-powered surface analysis β ideal when you see something floating and need an answer fast. MELOMEL PRO FRUIT CALCULATOR Input your fruit type, quantity, and batch volume to get: recommended prep method (freeze-thaw vs. fresh vs. puree), estimated gravity contribution, pectic enzyme dosing (Pro), Campden timing, and a flavor impact note for 20+ common melomel fruits. YEAST SELECTOR Input your target ABV, desired flavor profile, and must type to get a ranked list of 3-5 recommended mead yeast strains β Lalvin 71B, EC-1118, D47, K1-V1116, Mangrove Jack M05, and more β with alcohol tolerance, temperature range, and brewing notes. TOSNA NUTRIENT SCHEDULER (PRO) Auto-calculate Fermaid-O gram amounts for your exact batch volume and OG using the TOSNA 2.0 protocol. Get a dated Day 0 / Day 2 / 1/3 Sugar Break / 2/3 Sugar Break schedule with a built-in checklist to track completions in your batch timeline. STUCK FERMENTATION RESCUE WIZARD (PRO) Answer 6 diagnostic questions and get ranked probable causes β temperature, nutrients, pH crash, osmotic stress, yeast viability β each with a specific, step-by-step rescue protocol added to your batch log. OFF-FLAVOR GUIDE & HEADSPACE CALCULATOR Reference card for the 5 most common mead off-flavors (fusel alcohol, sulfur, vinegar, medicinal, oxidation) with root causes and remediation steps. Headspace analysis fires automatically when you log a racking event. FREEMIUM MODEL Free tier: up to 3 active batches, gravity tracking, basic fruit calculator, yeast selector, and the MeadMD decision tree. Pro ($2.99/month or $19.99/year) unlocks unlimited batches, AI photo diagnosis, full TOSNA scheduler, stuck ferment wizard, pectic enzyme dosing, and batch export. Privacy Policy: https://kiloforgeai.github.io/legal/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeadMaster at every 2 weeks against Mead Maker's every 2 months. Mead Maker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mead Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeadMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mead Maker ships an update every 2 months, MeadMaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mead Maker | MeadMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyQuietSpot Inc. | Petaforge Inc. |
In-app purchases
Mead Maker
- Mead Maker Pro$14.99
MeadMaster
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year








