--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "Brewing Recipes" developer_entity: "@pps4Me" bundle_id: "de.pps4me.BrewdogRecipes" app_store_id: "1434972867" category: "Reference" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Paid" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2026-03-31" report_date: "2026-05-11" last_verified: "2026-05-11T22:33:20.574Z" report_version: "26.0.0" total_reviews: 1 overall_rating: 5 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.45 data_age_days: 1 momentum_velocity: "maintenance" intelligence_version: 3 competitor_count: 5 tags: ["reference", "paid", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "homebrewers", "looking", "structured"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/brewing-recipes" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # Brewing Recipes App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Reference · Paid - **Signal**: Rating 5 > **TL;DR:** Brewing Recipes is a reference app by @pps4Me, rated 5/5 by 1 users, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** Brewing Recipes is a reference app by @pps4Me. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 5/5 (1 reviews) | | **Category** | Reference | | **Developer** | @pps4Me | | **Pricing** | Paid | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.45/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** @pps4Me - **Category:** Reference - **Target Audience:** Homebrewers looking for structured recipes and logging tools to manage their beer production process. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Audited:** 26.0.0 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-11 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.45/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1434972867 - **Bundle ID:** de.pps4me.BrewdogRecipes - **Performance Trend:** Mixed - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-11 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** Brewing Recipes is a reference utility for homebrewers to save and log beer recipes on iOS. **Why users hire it:** Users hire the app to organize and track fermentation projects, replacing manual paper logs with a structured digital database. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Differentiator] Brewing Recipe Database:** Access to 415 open-source brewing recipes from Brewdog PLC with equipment lists and brewing tips - **[Standard] Recipe Editor:** Tools to copy, edit, and save custom brewing recipes * *User Intent:* Users value self-expression and personalized experiences. - **[Standard] Brewing Logs:** Integrated logging system to track individual brewing sessions per recipe * *User Intent:* Users want visibility into their own performance and progress. ## Market Position {#market-position} The app maintains a 5-star rating on the iOS platform, though the single-rating count indicates limited recent market penetration. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Paid - **Tiers:** Single purchase at $1.99 - **Price:** iOS: $1.99 - **Analysis:** The app uses a one-time purchase model at $1.99, positioning it as a low-cost utility tool for niche hobbyists. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - 415-recipe open-source library provides immediate utility - One-time $1.99 purchase model reduces user friction **Critical Frictions:** - No active brewing calculators or timers - Static library model lacks interactive guidance **Growth Levers:** - Integration of active brewing calculators - Offline mode implementation for brewing environments **Market Threats:** - High-frequency update cadence of newer fermentation apps - Feature parity gaps against Brew Day Toolbox ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The analysis shifted from comparing the app against professional-grade brewing suites to identifying gaps in active brew-day utility, specifically the lack of timers and calculators. **Overall trend**: Mixed **Compared at**: 2026-05-11 ### High-impact changes - **[Added] Active Utility Weaknesses** (swot) — Added 'No active brewing calculators or timers' and 'Static library model lacks interactive guidance' to the weaknesses list. - **[Shifted] Competitive Set Realignment** (positioning) — Removed Brewfather as the primary nemesis, replacing it with utility-focused competitors like Brew Day Toolbox and fermentation-specific apps. ### Medium-impact changes - **[Added] Active Utility Gap** (features) — Identified the absence of active brewing calculators and timers as a critical feature gap compared to Brew Day Toolbox. - **[Added] New Competitive Threats** (swot) — Added 'High-frequency update cadence of newer fermentation apps' and 'Feature parity gaps against Brew Day Toolbox' to threats. ## What's New - **Latest (v26.0.0, 1 months ago):** Optimized iPad layout and added support for new iPhone and iPad models. ## App Momentum (Maintenance) {#momentum} - Last major update released Mar 2026. - Maintained static recipe library focus. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 41 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} Brewing Recipes is an established reference app that is a paid app. With a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, it shows polarized user reception. > **Bottom Line:** Brewing Recipes holds a solid niche with its recipe library, but it lacks the active utility required to compete with modern brew-day tools, so the PM should prioritize adding calculators to prevent user churn to more interactive rivals. **Best for:** Homebrewers looking for structured recipes and logging tools to manage their beer production process. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] [HIGH IMPACT] Ship active brewing timer and calculator because competitors like Brew Day Toolbox offer these as core utilities → increase session utility. — *Competitor analysis identifies active tools as the primary gap preventing the app from being a full brew-day companion.* _(trade-off: deprioritize Deprioritize UI design polish on the recipe library to focus engineering on utility logic.)_ ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - Active brewing calculators (available in Brew Day Toolbox but absent here) - Dedicated brewing timer (available in Brew Day Toolbox but absent here) - Offline mode (available in Sourdough Starter Tracker but absent here) ### Outlook: Stable The homebrewing utility market is shifting toward interactive, data-driven tools that assist users during the active brewing process. Brewing Recipes remains stable but exposed, as its static content model will struggle to retain users who demand real-time calculators and step-by-step guidance. - ⚪ The latest release focused on stability, indicating the app remains in maintenance mode rather than aggressive feature expansion. - 🔴 The emergence of high-frequency update competitors like Sourflow threatens to make the static recipe model appear outdated to new users. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 5/5 | | Total Reviews | 1 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Paid | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Mixed | | Outlook | Stable | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Brewing Recipes** (this app) | 5/5 | N/A | @pps4Me | | [Sourflow: Sourdough Tracker](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/app-rork-sourdough-tracker-e1ljvgj) | N/A/5 | N/A | stefano imparato | | [Sourdough Starter Tracker](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/sourdough-starter-tracker) | 4.6/5 | Mixed | MyQuietSpot Inc. | | [Baking Journal](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/baking-journal) | 5.0/5 | Thrilled | ZMo Software | | [Fermently](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/fermently) | N/A/5 | N/A | Theo Rolino | | [Brew Day Toolbox](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/brew-day-toolbox) | N/A/5 | N/A | Daniel Amos | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** @pps4Me - **Website:** [https://www.pps4me.com](https://www.pps4me.com) - **Social:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pps4me.de) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brewing-recipes/id1434972867?uo=4) - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://www.pps4me.com) - **Sources:** Developer website content, About us / company information, App store metadata, User reviews. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Sourflow: Sourdough Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/app-rork-sourdough-tracker-e1ljvgj) (stefano imparato) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Sourdough Starter Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/sourdough-starter-tracker) (MyQuietSpot Inc.) — 4.6/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Baking Journal*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/baking-journal) (ZMo Software) — 5.0/5 Rating | Excellent Sentiment - [*Fermently*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/fermently) (Theo Rolino) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Brew Day Toolbox*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/food-drink/brew-day-toolbox) (Daniel Amos) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Hallow: Prayer & Meditation*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/hallow-prayer-meditation) (Hallow, Inc.) — 4.7/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Islamic World - Ramadan 2026*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/islamic-world-ramadan-2026) (AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) — 4.7/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Phonecard Identifier*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/phonecard-identifier) (Amir Wald) — 5.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*LuckyGame - Video Game Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/luckygame-video-game-tracker) (Stuck at Home, LLC) — 4.1/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Antique Appraisal: ID Anything*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/antique-appraisal-id-anything) (Dung Vu) — 5.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.45/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** user reviews, developer website, company about page, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/brewing-recipes) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.