Comparison

Masterbuilt Classic vs BrewHop

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

Head to head
About

Masterbuilt Classic

Easily control your Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from your phone. Access a collection of recipes and create integrated shopping lists for your culinary creations.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smokers
  • Share smoker control
  • Recipe collection
  • Integrated shopping list
Features
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Whether you're a beginner or pro, you will achieve a perfect cook every time. Simply connect your smoker to the app and let us do the work. FEATURES • Control multiple Masterbuilt digital electric smokers with a single mobile device • Control the same Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from multiple devices • Craft a masterpiece with our collection of delicious recipes • Capture all the ingredients for your masterpiece with the integrated shopping list

About

BrewHop

Features
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Find real craft breweries near you, check if they're open right now, and collect a passport stamp for every brewery you visit. BrewHop is built for craft beer fans, brewery travelers, and road trippers who want a simple way to explore. Open the map, spot the amber pins, and start planning your next stop. DISCOVER BREWERIES ON THE MAP See nearby craft breweries at a glance. Search by name or place, and filter by brewery type, including micro, brewpub, regional, and more, to find exactly the kind of spot you're after. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Each brewery page shows a photo, published hours, and a live Open now status so you're not pulling up to a locked door. Browse the On Tap list, tap Directions to head out, or Save it for later. BUILD YOUR BREWERY PASSPORT Check in when you visit and earn a stamp for every brewery, each with its own monogram. Track how many cities you've explored as your collection grows, from your hometown taproom to breweries across the US and Canada. KEEP A LIST OF PLACES TO VISIT Save breweries you want to try and keep them all in one tidy list. Visited one or changed your mind? Just swipe to remove it. SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your saved breweries and check-ins. Get a new iPhone? Sign in and your saved list and passport are right there. HELP KEEP THE MAP ACCURATE Brewery data comes from public sources, and you can help keep it current. If a brewery has permanently closed, report it right from the app. YOUR WAY, MILES OR KILOMETERS Choose the distance unit that fits where you live and travel. BrewHop is free. Download it now, find a brewery nearby, and earn your first passport stamp today.

Screenshots

Masterbuilt Classic4 screens
BrewHop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrewHop at daily against Masterbuilt Classic's monthly. Masterbuilt Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, BrewHop daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Masterbuilt Classic versus BrewHop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterbuilt ClassicBrewHop
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLCChristopher Wheless

Bugs and requests

Masterbuilt Classic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bluetooth connection constantly drops
  • App fails to recognize smoker model
  • Temperature and timer settings not working
  • Recipe menu crashes app
  • Login issues between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set meat probe temperature alarms
  • Ability to save/favorite recipes
  • Ability to name probes
  • Startup mode to burn off before cooking
  • Ability to view cooking process history/stats

BrewHop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Masterbuilt Classic

No in-app purchases

None

BrewHop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Masterbuilt Classic free?
Masterbuilt Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrewHop free?
BrewHop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Masterbuilt Classic or BrewHop have ads?
Neither Masterbuilt Classic nor BrewHop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Masterbuilt Classic or BrewHop?
Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, and BrewHop daily. Most recently, Masterbuilt Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and BrewHop on November 6, 2026.

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