BrewPilot vs SauceLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BrewPilot
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BrewPilot works out the water for your coffee dose and walks you through every pour, timed to the second. RATIO CALCULATOR Pick one of ten methods: V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex, AeroPress, Clever Dripper, French press, espresso, moka pot, Turkish coffee or cold brew. Set your dose and ratio, and the water follows. Measure in grams or ounces, or the coffee in tablespoons. BrewPilot keeps your dose, ratio and grind for each method. GRIND SETTING A grind slider for each method, with as many steps as your grinder has. ICED COFFEE One switch splits the water into hot water and ice. The pours then target the hot water only. GUIDED POUR-OVER TIMER Step-by-step timers for V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex, AeroPress, Clever Dripper and French press. Each pour shows how much water to add. Steps can move on by themselves, and your iPhone can vibrate at every change. The timer keeps running when your iPhone locks, and a notification tells you when each step ends. ESPRESSO, MOKA POT AND TURKISH COFFEE A stopwatch for each. The espresso timer shows a 25 to 35 second target window. COLD BREW A long countdown that sends a notification when your cold brew is ready. COFFEE BEANS Keep the beans you have at home with roaster, origin, process, roast level, roast date and flavor notes. Three coffees are free, more with Pro. BREW LOG (PRO) Rate each cup and write down what you tasted, so you know which beans and recipes worked. Export the log as a CSV file. YOUR OWN RECIPES (PRO) Save your own steps, temperature and iced split, load a recipe into the timer with one tap, and send it to a friend as a link. ICLOUD SYNC Your brews, coffees and recipes reach your other Apple devices through your own iCloud. You can turn sync off in Settings. PRIVACY No account and no BrewPilot server. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Notifications are scheduled on your iPhone and never pass through a server. FREE AND PRO Free: the ratio calculator, every timer, iced coffee and up to three coffees. BrewPilot Pro adds the brew log, your own recipes, unlimited coffees and CSV export. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The price is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your iPhone's Settings under your name, then Subscriptions. Help: https://apps.alexgalkin.de/brewpilot/ Privacy policy: https://apps.alexgalkin.de/brewpilot/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SauceLab
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Unlock the secrets of the world's most iconic sauces. SauceLab is the definitive digital companion for chefs, culinary students, and home enthusiasts who want to master the foundation of great cooking. From the five French Mother Sauces to complex Asian fermentations and vibrant Latin American salsas, SauceLab provides a comprehensive library of +100 recipes, each with precise measurements, step-by-step instructions, and the scientific 'why' behind every technique. GASTRO CARTOGRAPHY Explore the world through its flavors. Our interactive culinary atlas maps every sauce to its region of origin. Trace the history of Bechamel, discover the diverse world of Chimichurri, and understand how geography has shaped global cuisine. FLAVOR CHEMISTRY & PRECISION Cooking is a science. SauceLab breaks down the chemistry of emulsification, the physics of reduction, and the balance of the five basic tastes. Learn how to fix a broken hollandaise, how to balance acidity, and how to achieve the perfect 'nappΓ©' consistency every time. 100% OFFLINE & KITCHEN READY No internet? No problem. SauceLab is designed to work in professional kitchens, remote cabins, and basements. All recipes, history, and techniques are stored locally on your device. Zero loading times, zero trackers, 100% focus on the pan. KEY FEATURES: - +100 Curated Recipes: From classic VeloutΓ© to modern derivatives. - Dual Measurement System: Switch between Metric and Imperial with one tap. - Culinary Atlas: Historical and geographical context for every preparation. - Pro Fixes: Troubleshooting guide for the most common sauce disasters. - Dark Mode: Onyx black design for high-contrast reading in low-light kitchens. Whether you are preparing a delicate Beurre Blanc or a robust Mole Poblano, SauceLab provides the precision and knowledge you need to elevate your dishes to a professional level. FIX MODE Every chef encounters a sauce that breaks, separates, or goes wrong. SauceLab's dedicated Fix section guides you through recovery techniques β from rescuing a curdled emulsion to correcting over-salted reductions. Professional knowledge, always at hand. No subscriptions, no data collection. Just pure culinary excellence. Dedicated to culinary mastery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SauceLab at none against BrewPilot's 3. SauceLab also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). BrewPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. BrewPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SauceLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrewPilot ships an update every 3 months, SauceLab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrewPilot | SauceLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Galkin | JUAN JOSE LOPEZ MOYA |
In-app purchases
BrewPilot
- BrewPilot Pro$1.991 Month
- BrewPilot Pro$9.991 Year
- BrewPilot Pro Lifetime$19.99
SauceLab
No in-app purchases









