Comparison

iGenii vs HomeBrew Kit

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

Head to head
About

iGenii

Explore the world of magic with a digital version of a long-standing magazine. Discover in-depth stories, product reviews, and exclusive magic tricks with detailed explanations. Access the latest issues and a year's worth of archives on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • In-depth feature stories on magicians
  • Product reviews for magic books, DVDs, and apparatus
  • Magic tricks with full explanations
  • Advertiser showcases for magic merchants
  • Monthly issues and archived content
  • Access on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Genii, The International Conjuror’s Magazine, is your entry into the fascinating world of magic. The largest selling independent magazine for magicians, published since 1936, Genii is a full-color magazine devoted to this hobby and profession. For over 75 years, Genii has been magicians’ favorite publication, filled with in-depth feature stories about the great magicians, current shows, product reviews (the latest books, DVDs, and apparatus sold to magicians) and the trend-setting magic tricks, with full explanations, for your own performances. And if you’ve ever wondered where magicians buy their illusions, it’s from our advertisers! Here are the latest creations from the most exclusive magic merchants. This renowned magazine provides an amazing look at the personalities and secrets in this fascinating world. Every month, Genii brings the world’s greatest magic to the world’s greatest magicians and its available wherever you take your iPad or iPhone. Genii is available by subscription. Once you’ve subscribed, this free iGenii app will allow you to read monthly issues through your Apple iPhone or iPad. The previous months of issues will always be archived and available to read on your iPad or iPhone in addition to the latest issue. When you read Genii, you’ll experience the world of magic and magicians in a completely new way.

About

HomeBrew Kit

This app provides a comprehensive set of tools and references for homebrewers. It includes calculators, style guidelines, and batch tracking to help users craft exceptional beer. All data is available offline, making it ideal for use during the brewing process.

Highlights
  • Extensive BJCP style guide
  • Detailed hop and yeast catalogs
  • Smart brewing calculators
  • Batch journaling and tracking
  • Fermentation visualization
  • Offline functionality
Features
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HomeBrew Kit puts a full brew-day toolbox and comprehensive beer reference in your pocket. Designed for hobbyists and advanced home-brewers alike, the app combines accurate calculators, rich style guidelines and batch tracking so you can focus on crafting exceptional beer instead of flipping through spreadsheets. KEY FEATURES - Style Guide – 140 + BJCP styles with ranges for OG, FG, ABV, IBU, SRM, water-profile tips, flavor notes and commercial examples. - Hop Catalog – Browse dozens of hops by origin, alpha acids, oil profile, flavor descriptors and recommended beer styles. - Yeast Library – Quickly find the perfect strain with flocculation, attenuation, temperature range, alcohol tolerance and notes. - Smart Calculators – ABV, Attenuation, Brix↔SG↔Plato, Color/SRM, Calories, Liquor-to-Grain, Temperature, Priming Sugar & CO₂, Gravity corrections and more. - Batch Journal – Create, edit and revisit all of your brews. Record gravities, mash notes, process notes, tasting feedback and photos. - Fermentation Chart – Visualize gravity readings over time to catch stalled or over-attenuated ferments early. - Quick Reference Tools – SRM color bar, hop/yeast cards, chip-style metric highlights and inline help. - Works Offline – All data lives on your device; perfect for brew days in the garage or on the patio. WHY HOMEBREW KIT? We built HomeBrew Kit to remove friction between inspiration and the pint in your hand. Whether you’re dialing in your first pale ale or perfecting a complex barrel-aged stout, the app keeps your information organized, calculations precise and creativity flowing. Download now and take control of your craft.

Screenshots

iGenii4 screens
HomeBrew Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HomeBrew Kit at free against iGenii's subscription. HomeBrew Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGenii ships an update every 6 months, HomeBrew Kit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iGenii versus HomeBrew Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGeniiHomeBrew Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGenii, The Conjurors’ MagazineGustavo Warmling Teixeira

Customer experience

iGenii

All ratings59 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative34.4%

HomeBrew Kit

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iGenii

No in-app purchases

None

HomeBrew Kit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGenii free?
iGenii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeBrew Kit free?
HomeBrew Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGenii or HomeBrew Kit have ads?
iGenii shows ads; HomeBrew Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, iGenii or HomeBrew Kit?
iGenii ships an update every 6 months, and HomeBrew Kit every 5 weeks. Most recently, iGenii was updated on October 24, 2026 and HomeBrew Kit on October 17, 2026.

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