BrewJournal vs Pourfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Pourfolio
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Pourfolio is a simple, beautiful coffee journal for anyone who wants to get more out of every cup. TRACK YOUR BEANS Catalog your coffee beans with all the details that matter β origin, roast level, process method, variety, and flavor notes. Add photos to remember each bag and rate your favorites. LOG BREW RECIPES Create recipes with grind settings and link them to specific beans. See which beans work best with which brew method and dial in your perfect cup. RATE & COMPARE Rate beans and recipes on a 1-10 scale. Sort by rating, date, or name to quickly find your top picks. FLAVOR NOTES Tag your beans with flavor notes like Blueberry, Chocolate, or Citrus. Visual flavor chips make it easy to scan and compare profiles at a glance. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Customize brew methods, roast levels, and process methods to match your setup. Whether you're into pour-over, espresso, AeroPress, or cold brew β Pourfolio adapts to you. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Designed with warm, coffee-inspired aesthetics. All your data stays on your device β no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Perfect for home baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and anyone who believes life's too short for forgettable coffee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pourfolio at none against BrewJournal's 2. BrewJournal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pourfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrewJournal ships an update every 2 days, Pourfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrewJournal | Pourfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζΎ ζ΄ | Kostiantyn Lelikov |
In-app purchases
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
Pourfolio
No in-app purchases
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