Comparison

The BrewLog vs TIK Manipal

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

Head to head
About

The BrewLog

Log your specialty coffee brews, track every variable, and reflect on taste to perfect your coffee. Manage your bean library and share your creations with a calm, focused journal.

Highlights
  • Track brew variables (dose, water, grind, temp)
  • Rate taste and add flavor notes
  • Manage bean library with roast dates
  • Generate shareable brew cards
  • Offline-first functionality
  • Syncs across devices
Features
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BrewLog is a calm, focused journal for specialty coffee. Log your pour-over brews, reflect on what worked, and dial in your perfect cup over time. TRACK EVERY VARIABLE Record dose, water, grind size, temperature, brew time, pours, equipment, and add-ons β€” everything that affects the cup. REFLECT ON TASTE Rate taste, acidity, sweetness, and bitterness. Add tasting notes and tag flavor profiles like fruity, chocolatey, floral, and more. MANAGE YOUR BEANS Keep a library of every bag you buy. Track roast dates and get notified when beans are rested and ready to brew. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Generate beautiful brew cards and share them on Instagram or with your coffee community. BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Brew presets for your go-to recipes - Filter brews by method, beans, and ratings - Catalog your gear (grinders, drippers, kettles) - Offline-first β€” works without internet - Syncs across devices NO STREAKS. NO BADGES. NO NOISE. BrewLog is calm software. No gamification, no dark patterns. Just a quiet space for the coffee you care about. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TIK Manipal

Features
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The Indian Kitchen is one of Manipal’s most recognized food brands, operating 6+ food outlets and dining spaces across the MIT campus. Established in 1994, the brand serves thousands of students and visitors daily with a wide variety of Indian cuisine, fast food, biryanis, snacks, beverages, and comfort meals. Known for its quality, hygiene, and consistency, The Indian Kitchen has become a trusted part of campus dining culture in Manipal. Through this app, students and customers can conveniently place food orders from multiple Indian Kitchen outlets across the MIT campus.. Orders can be collected from predefined pickup points or delivered within designated delivery zones across the campus area, making food access faster and more convenient for hostel residents and students. The Indian Kitchen operates with a centralized kitchen infrastructure and organized food service operations designed to maintain freshness, hygiene, and efficient preparation at scale. From quick snacks and beverages to full meals and late-night cravings, the platform offers a seamless ordering experience tailored for campus life.

Screenshots

The BrewLog4 screens
TIK Manipal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TIK Manipal at 15.0 against The BrewLog's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The BrewLog ships an update weekly, TIK Manipal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
The BrewLog versus TIK Manipal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BrewLogTIK Manipal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakshay MalhotraCodezyng Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

The BrewLog

No in-app purchases

None

TIK Manipal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The BrewLog free?
The BrewLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TIK Manipal free?
TIK Manipal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The BrewLog or TIK Manipal have ads?
Neither The BrewLog nor TIK Manipal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The BrewLog or TIK Manipal?
The BrewLog ships an update weekly, and TIK Manipal every 8 days. Most recently, The BrewLog was updated on October 11, 2026 and TIK Manipal on October 9, 2026.

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