Comparison

Benny Brew vs Brewio

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

Head to head
About

Benny Brew

Features
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Benny is a coffee timer, recipe builder, and brew log for manual brewing. Choose V60, AeroPress, French Press, Chemex, Kalita Wave, Clever Dripper, or Moka Pot. Start from a built-in recipe, adjust dose, water, ratio, temperature, grind, and time, then follow each step with a clear timer. After brewing, save a rating, outcome, and notes so you can remember what worked and what to change next time. Features: - Guided timers for popular manual coffee methods - Built-in recipes you can adjust before brewing - Custom recipes for your own methods and beans - Brew history with ratings, outcomes, and notes - Optional coffee bean tracking - Activity view for brewing consistency over time - Live Activity support during active brew sessions - Weight and temperature unit preferences - Offline-first storage on your device Benny is designed for simple, focused brewing in the kitchen. No account is required, there is no cloud sync, and your recipes, beans, settings, and brew history stay on your device.

About

Brewio

This app helps specialty coffee enthusiasts track their beans, refine brewing techniques, and log every extraction. It allows users to manage their coffee inventory, create custom recipes, and record detailed brew parameters to achieve the perfect cup.

Highlights
  • Manage coffee bean inventory
  • Create custom brewing recipes
  • Log detailed brew parameters
  • Track grind settings and tasting notes
  • Explore built-in brewing guides
Features
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Tired of forgetting the exact grind size that made yesterday's pour-over perfect? Brewio is designed for specialty coffee lovers who want to dial in their daily brew, track their favorite beans, and master the art of extraction. Whether you are pulling espresso shots or perfecting your morning V60, Brewio gives you the tools to record your variables, refine your technique, and discover exactly what makes your perfect cup. Core Features: Manage Your Bean Stash Never lose track of what is in your hopper. Log your current coffee beans, including roaster, origin, processing method, roast date, and flavor notes. Keep a digital inventory of your coffee cellar and archive your all-time favorites. You can see which beans need your attention immediately! (Note: The free version allows you to manage up to 3 active coffee bags. Upgrade to a Brewio Pro subscription for an unlimited bean stash). Master & Create Recipes Explore built-in brewing guides or build your own custom recipes from scratch. Set your target dose, water weight, temperature, and step-by-step pouring phases for any brew method—from Aeropress to French Press to Espresso. (Note: The free version allows you to manage 1 personal recipe. Upgrade to a Brewio Pro subscription for an unlimited recipe creation). Log Every Brew Precision is everything. Log your daily extractions by recording your grind setting, yield, brew time, and personal rating. Add tasting notes to remember exactly how a specific bean performed under different variables. (Note: The free version allows you to create generous amount of coffee logs. Upgrade to a Brewio Pro subscription for an unlimited coffee log) Who is this for? Home baristas dialing in their espresso machines. Pour-over enthusiasts striving for consistency. Anyone who wants to explore the vast world of specialty coffee flavor profiles. Stop guessing and start tracking. Download Brewio and elevate your daily coffee ritual today. Privacy Policy: https://brewio.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Benny Brew4 screens
Brewio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Benny Brew at none against Brewio's 2. Benny Brew also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Brewio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price 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. Brewio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Benny Brew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Benny Brew ships an update every 2 weeks, Brewio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Benny Brew versus Brewio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenny BrewBrewio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel SanchezEmrah Anil

In-app purchases

None

Benny Brew

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Brewio

Subscriptions2
  • Brewio Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Brewio Pro Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Benny Brew free?
Benny Brew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brewio free?
Brewio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Benny Brew or Brewio have ads?
Benny Brew shows ads; Brewio does not.
Which is updated more often, Benny Brew or Brewio?
Benny Brew ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brewio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Benny Brew was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brewio on October 24, 2026.

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