Comparison

BrewJournal vs SpiritDB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 recipe—perfect for sharing or saving. Security matters. This app is 100% offline — privacy first. Privacy-first: • No account • No tracking • No data collection • 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

SpiritDB

Features
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SpiritDB is a personal database for the bottles you own, the pours you’ve tried, and the spirits you want to remember. Whether you’re building a serious collection or just keeping track of memorable finds, SpiritDB gives you a clean, focused place to log spirits, rate them, and save notes that stay useful. With SpiritDB you can: - Track the bottles in your collection - Log spirits you’ve encountered or discovered - Rate every pour - Save tasting notes and details - Search your library quickly - Filter by inventory, type, and rating - Add bottle images for easy reference - Import and export your database for backup or transfer SpiritDB is designed to stay simple: no clutter, no unnecessary extras, just the tools you need to keep your spirits library organized. Use it for bourbon, scotch, rye, rum, tequila, mezcal, and more. Whether you’re cataloging your shelf at home or keeping notes on something new you tried out in the world. Build your own searchable spirits library, remember what you liked, and always know what’s on hand.

Screenshots

BrewJournal4 screens
SpiritDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpiritDB at none against BrewJournal's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SpiritDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrewJournal ships an update every 2 days, SpiritDB every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BrewJournal versus SpiritDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewJournalSpiritDB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer澍 戴Akonwi Ngoh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrewJournal

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

SpiritDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrewJournal free?
BrewJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpiritDB free?
SpiritDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrewJournal or SpiritDB have ads?
Neither BrewJournal nor SpiritDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrewJournal or SpiritDB?
BrewJournal ships an update every 2 days, and SpiritDB every 3 days. Most recently, BrewJournal was updated on October 13, 2026 and SpiritDB on October 16, 2026.

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