Best Beer Smith Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 248+ beer smith apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Beer Smith Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BeerSmith Mobile Home BrewingBeerSmith Mobile Home Brewing$4.993.1โ˜… (32)NoNoOct 2026
2BrewfatherBrewfatherFree4.9โ˜… (756)NoYesNov 2026
3Brewer's FriendBrewer's FriendFree4.3โ˜… (14)NoYesNov 2026
4Beer StylesBeer StylesFree4.7โ˜… (29)NoNoNov 2026
5Palmer's Brewing Water Adj AppPalmer's Brewing Water Adj AppFree4.4โ˜… (7)NoNoOct 2026
6Zambaldi BeerZambaldi BeerFreeโ€”YesNoAug 2026
7Fireforge Crafted BeerFireforge Crafted BeerFreeโ€”NoNoOct 2026
8Brewer's MateBrewer's MateFreeโ€”YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Beer Smith

3.1๐Ÿ˜(32 ratings)
$4.99
#59in Food & Drink
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Design, edit, and brew your best beer recipes on the go with this comprehensive mobile brewing software. It offers thousands of recipes, a brew day timer with step-by-step instructions, and various brewing calculators and unit converters.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive recipe creation and design
  • ๐Ÿงช Comprehensive brewing calculations and tools
  • โ˜๏ธ Cloud sync functionality for multi-device access
  • โฑ๏ธ Helpful brew day timer feature
  • ๐Ÿ“š Extensive database of grains, hops, and yeast
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Affordable price point for functionality
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Useful water chemistry and mash calculations
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Works well on iPad/larger screens
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Great for recipe development away from desktop

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Poor synchronization with desktop version
  • ๐Ÿ“ค Limited export and sharing capabilities
  • ๐ŸŽจ Outdated and clunky user interface
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Data loss and recipe disappearance problems
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Missing advanced features from desktop version
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficult to find specific ingredients
  • โš™๏ธ Complex setup process for new users
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Poor performance on iPhone (too small)
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Inconsistent cloud sync functionality
Brewfather#2

Brewfather by Warpkode AS

Tools for your brewing needs
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
4.9๐Ÿ˜Š(756 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#59in Food & Drink
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This app helps homebrewers design recipes, track batches, and manage ingredients with a powerful, intuitive interface. It offers extensive tools for calculations, fermentation monitoring, and integration with brewing devices. Access a vast recipe library and sync across multiple devices, even offline.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent brewing tools and calculators
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Great data tracking and organization
  • ๐Ÿ” Extensive recipe library
  • ๐Ÿค– Seamless integration with brewing equipment
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Accessible on multiple devices
  • ๐Ÿ” Detailed water chemistry tools
  • ๐Ÿค Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional bugs and glitches
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Compatibility issues on some platforms
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Subscription cost may be high for some users
Brewer's Friend#3

Brewer's Friend by Brewer's Friend

Homebrew Recipe Builder & Calc
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
4.3(14 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides tools and information for homebrewing, catering to both beginners and experienced brewers. It helps you create your best brews with an easy-to-use interface and advanced features.

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FAQ about Beer Smith

What are the best beer smith apps for iPhone?
BeerSmith Mobile Home Brewing tops our beer smith apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.1-star average from 32 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top beer smith apps we rank are free to download, including Brewfather and Brewer's Friend.
BeerSmith Mobile Home Brewing has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ beer smith apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.