Comparison

Espremo vs BrewKeep

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

Head to head
About

Espremo

Features
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Espremo is a friendly maintenance companion for prosumer espresso machines. I know your setup, I keep track of what's due, and I'll tap you on the shoulder when it's time to take care of your machine. TUNED TO YOUR MACHINE Espremo adapts the schedule to your machine's group type, boiler layout and quirks whether you brew on a Lelit, La Marzocco, Breville, Rocket, ECM, Profitec, Gaggia, Rancilio or one of a hundred other models. Machines that handle a task themselves (Breville Oracle, we see you) get quietly skipped. EVERYTHING YOU NEED, IN ONE PLACE โ€ข Backflush cycles, water and detergent, paced for your group โ€ข Descaling, cadence set by your water hardness โ€ข Shower screen, group gasket and portafilter care โ€ข Water filter and softener replacement, matched to your setup โ€ข Grinder burr care, flat or conical, tuned to your shot volume โ€ข Deep clean and pro service reminders for lever and commercial rigs Every task comes with step-by-step instructions, the materials required, and honest warnings about the stuff that's easy to get wrong. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY BREW โ€ข Setup in four quick questions: which machine, how many shots a day, what water, what you already track โ€ข Tap once to mark a task done, undo with another tap โ€ข Reminders land at the time of day you choose โ€ข Complete history per task shows how consistent your ritual really is (or isn't) โ€ข Change your machine or water hardness later, the schedule re-tunes automatically BASED ON 100+ MAINTENANCE GUIDES Every recommendation traces back to manufacturer service docs, home barista communities, and independent repair specialists. Unusual setup, a plumbed-in softener, a rebuilt group, a decade of daily doubles, covered. Dial in your ritual. I'll handle the reminders.

About

BrewKeep

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``` BrewKeep is the simple, private maintenance log built for home baristas. Track backflushing, descaling, group gaskets, shower screens, water filters, burr cleaning and more โ€” and get reminded before anything is due. Everything stays on your phone. No account, no cloud. WHY HOME BARISTAS USE BREWKEEP โ€ข A descale schedule computed from YOUR water โ€” tap hardness, bottled, or RO โ€ข Usage-based reminders from how many coffees you make a day (no shot logging required) โ€ข Ready-made maintenance kits for popular machines and grinders โ€ข A complete service history you can hand to a buyer when you sell your gear โ€ข Log costs and see exactly what your setup spends per month and year โ€ข Works 100% offline โ€” your data never leaves your phone SCALE KILLS ESPRESSO MACHINES A limescaled boiler is the most expensive repair a home machine can need โ€” and the easiest to prevent. Tell BrewKeep what water you use and it builds the right descale interval automatically. Soft or RO water? It will tell you that you barely need to descale at all. SET UP IN A MINUTE Pick your machine or grinder from the preset list (Gaggia Classic, Breville/Sage, Rancilio Silvia, Lelit, La Marzocco, Rocket, E61 machines, Niche, DF64, Baratza and more) and every task is created with sensible intervals. Mark a job done and the next one is scheduled automatically. SELL WITH CONFIDENCE The second-hand espresso market is real money. BrewKeep turns every logged job into a clean PDF service report โ€” equipment details plus the complete maintenance timeline โ€” you can show a buyer or keep for warranty. (Premium) PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No servers. No ads. No tracking. Everything you enter is stored only on your device. FREE VS PREMIUM Free includes one machine or grinder with the full smart schedule, every preset task, unlimited reminders, and your complete history and spending stats. Premium unlocks unlimited equipment (machine + grinder combos, cafe setups) and the PDF service-history report. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase, with a free trial on the annual plan. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://ismetguler.github.io/brewkeep-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Brew more. Repair less. Keep every service in your pocket. ```

Screenshots

Espremo4 screens
BrewKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Espremo at none against BrewKeep's 3. BrewKeep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BrewKeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Espremo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Espremo versus BrewKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspremoBrewKeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdiederick weijschedeKUTLUHAN KIP

In-app purchases

None

Espremo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BrewKeep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Espremo free?
Espremo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrewKeep free?
BrewKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Espremo or BrewKeep have ads?
Neither Espremo nor BrewKeep shows ads.

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