Comparison

BrewPilot vs BeanLog

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

Head to head
About

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 โ€ข Pro Monthly: $1.99/month โ€ข Pro Yearly: $9.99/year โ€ข Pro Lifetime: $19.99 one-time purchase โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase โ€ข Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โ€ข You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions โ€ข Terms of Use: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/terms.html โ€ข Privacy Policy: https://docs-two-blush-91.vercel.app/privacy.html

About

BeanLog

Features
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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

Screenshots

BrewPilot4 screens
BeanLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrewPilot ships an update monthly, BeanLog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
BrewPilot versus BeanLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewPilotBeanLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlex GalkinD4MURALAB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BrewPilot

Subscriptions2
  • BrewPilot Pro$1.991 Month
  • BrewPilot Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BrewPilot Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

BeanLog

Subscriptions2
  • BeanLog Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • BeanLog Pro Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is BrewPilot free?
BrewPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeanLog free?
BeanLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrewPilot or BeanLog have ads?
BeanLog shows ads; BrewPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, BrewPilot or BeanLog?
BrewPilot ships an update monthly, and BeanLog every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrewPilot was updated on October 11, 2026 and BeanLog on October 24, 2026.

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