BrewArc vs Drinking Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrewArc
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BrewArc is a specialty-coffee brewing lab for pour-over, espresso, and immersion. Set dose and ratio, run a multi-pour timer, log the cup, and keep a bean inventory with roast dates. Key features - Guided brew timer with per-pour gram and second cues - Bean inventory with roast date, weight left, and freshness - Bag Fade Runway: remaining peak cups before a bag fades or runs out - Rest Planner for method-aware degassing windows - Next Brew Coach and Brew Experiment Lab for one-variable next cups - Journal, ratio math, 4:6 builder, water lab, grind and temperature references BrewArc is local-first. It does not require an account, does not include third-party analytics SDKs, and does not send your records to a developer server.
Drinking Log
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Log every glass of wine, beer, cocktail, or spirit in seconds. Pick the drink type, volume, ABV, and cost — build a clear drinking diary with no account required. Trying to drink mindfully or watch your budget? See daily alcohol units, calories, and spending at a glance. Browse the drink encyclopedia, save favorites, and log again with one tap. • Today dashboard: drinks, cost, calories, alcohol units • Drink library with search and custom entries • 7-day / 30-day charts and top drinks • Favorites cabinet for quick re-logging • Daily goals for units, calories, and budget • Offline-first: your data stays on your device Perfect for wine lovers, craft beer fans, and anyone who wants a simple, private drink habit tracker.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrewArc at every 8 days against Drinking Log's every 3 weeks. BrewArc also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Drinking Log's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
BrewArc costs $0.99 and Drinking Log $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrewArc ships an update every 8 days, Drinking Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrewArc | Drinking Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robert Corbin | Xiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
BrewArc
No in-app purchases
Drinking Log
No in-app purchases







