BrewPilot vs BeanLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BrewPilot
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BrewPilot helps specialty coffee lovers dial in better cups โ and repeat the ones that worked. Use guided brew timers, ratio calculators, grind-size notes, coffee recipes, bean tracking, and a private brew log to understand what changed and what actually tasted better. GUIDED BREW TIMER Follow step-by-step brew timers for V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French Press, Clever Dripper, Kalita Wave, Espresso, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, and Turkish coffee. BrewPilot guides each step with timing, water amounts, haptic feedback, and auto-advance. RATIO CALCULATOR Choose your method, coffee dose, and brew ratio. BrewPilot calculates the water you need instantly, with support for grams, ounces, and tablespoons. BREW LOG Rate every brew, add tasting notes, track what worked, and save great brews as recipes. Stop guessing and build a history of your best cups. CUSTOM RECIPES Create your own brew timer recipes with custom steps, water amounts, timing, and notes. Load any recipe into the timer with one tap. GRIND SIZE NOTES Track grind settings for each method and adjust them to match your grinder. Perfect for dialing in V60, AeroPress, Chemex, espresso, and more. COFFEE COLLECTION Keep track of the beans you have at home. Add roaster, origin, roast level, tasting notes, and ratings so you always know what to brew next. ICED COFFEE MODE BrewPilot can split your water between hot brew water and ice, helping you make stronger iced coffee without watering it down. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. BrewPilot works offline and syncs privately across your devices with iCloud. BREWPILOT PRO Pro unlocks unlimited brew log, custom recipes, coffee collection, CSV export, and the full dial-in toolkit. SUBSCRIPTION INFO โข Pro Monthly: $1.99/month โข Pro Yearly: $9.99/year โข Pro Lifetime: $19.99 one-time purchase โข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase โข Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โข You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions โข Terms of Use: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/terms.html โข Privacy Policy: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/privacy.html
BeanLog
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BeanLog helps you discover specialty coffee beans through real reviews, flavor notes, photos, and roaster information. Explore beans from Japanese and global specialty coffee roasters, save your tasting impressions, and find your next cup through community-driven discovery. With BeanLog, you can: - Browse coffee bean reviews and photos - Record your own tasting notes - Discover roasters and beans by flavor profile - Compare taste impressions and preferences - Use BeanLog Pro for advanced discovery, personalized recommendations, unlimited translation, and an ad-free experience BeanLog turns everyday coffee reviews into lasting knowledge, helping coffee lovers find beans that match their taste. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beanlog.coffee/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BrewPilot at none against BeanLog's shown. BrewPilot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). BeanLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BrewPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BeanLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BrewPilot ships an update monthly, BeanLog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrewPilot | BeanLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Alex Galkin | D4MURALAB |
In-app purchases
BrewPilot
- BrewPilot Pro$1.991 Month
- BrewPilot Pro$9.991 Year
- BrewPilot Pro Lifetime$19.99
BeanLog
- BeanLog Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- BeanLog Pro Annual$34.991 Year









