Comparison

BrewJournal vs Learew

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

Head to head
About

BrewJournal

Features
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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 recipeβ€”perfect 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/

About

Learew

Features
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Learew is the coffee companion for curious drinkers. Explore specialty coffees from independent roasters around the world, rate them by brew method, and connect with a community that cares about every cup. DISCOVER COFFEES & ROASTERS Browse a growing catalog of specialty coffees with rich detail β€” origin country, region, farm, altitude, processing method, varietal, and tasting notes. Find your next favorite through curated sections: trending coffees, top-rated picks, new arrivals, and coffees by origin. RATE BY BREW METHOD The same coffee tastes different depending on how you brew it. Learew lets you rate coffees per brew method β€” Espresso, Pour Over, AeroPress, French Press, V60, Chemex, Cold Brew, and more. Your ratings contribute to community-driven rankings powered by a Bayesian algorithm that balances quality with reliability. YOUR TASTE PROFILE As you rate coffees, Learew builds a personalized taste profile showing your preferred origins, roast levels, processing methods, and flavor notes. Discover patterns in what you love. BREW RECOMMENDATIONS Each coffee can include detailed brew recommendations β€” grind level, dose, water temperature, brew time, and step-by-step instructions for 12 different brew methods. Learn how to get the best from every bean. SHARE & FOLLOW Follow fellow coffee enthusiasts, see what they are drinking and rating, and share your own discoveries. Post about your brews, comment on others' finds, and like the content that inspires your next cup. CREATE & CONTRIBUTE Add new roasters and coffees to the catalog. Write reviews. Publish brewing guides in Markdown. Upload multiple images. Learew is built by its community. BOOKMARK & ORGANIZE Save coffees you want to try, mark your favorites, and keep track of what you have already tasted β€” all from a simple bookmarking system. Learew is free to use. Start exploring specialty coffee today.

Screenshots

BrewJournal4 screens
Learew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learew at none against BrewJournal's 2. BrewJournal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Learew asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BrewJournal versus Learew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewJournalLearew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer澍 戴Ignas Jasiunas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrewJournal

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Learew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrewJournal free?
BrewJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learew free?
Learew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrewJournal or Learew have ads?
Neither BrewJournal nor Learew shows ads.

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