Brewtist is a recipe creation and batch tracking app for homebrewers on iOS and iPadOS.

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

The app removes the need for manual paper logs during the brewing process by providing offline-accessible calculators and ingredient databases.

For Home brewers who require precise recipe tracking, batch management, and offline tools for their brewing process.

What does it look like?

Key features

Offline Functionalityedge

Full app operation without cloud dependency or internet connection.

Equipment Profile Calibrationedge

Customizable equipment profiles to adjust gravity and volume estimates based on specific hardware.

Brew Day Timersstandard

Step-by-step guidance for the brewing process with integrated timers.

How much does it cost?

freemiumFree base appFree in-app download packs for additional ingredients

The app operates on a free model with optional content expansion via in-app downloads.

Velocity

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Brewtist has entered a state of inactivity, with no new feature builds or updates released in the last 337 days. The development trend is stagnant, as the only recorded activity in the analyzed window was a single minor bug fix. Given the lack of updates for nearly a year, the app shows no signs of active maintenance or ongoing development.

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Who built it?

Light Year Software

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

Recent user voice shows an excited sentiment. Users appreciate the digital recipe logging interface provides a convenient central hub for homebrewers transitioning from paper logs.

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.50 · 2

What users say, by theme

What Users Love
  • The digital recipe logging interface provides a convenient central hub for homebrewers transitioning from paper logs
What Frustrates Users
  • Dilution calculations during partial boil brewing produce inaccurate gravity readings and false parameters for the final batch
+ 1 more theme
What Users Want 1 request inside

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Brewtist

How's the Food & Drink market?

Brewtist maintains a 4.5-star rating on the App Store, though its position is constrained by a lack of updates since September 2025. The absence of recent feature expansion limits its ability to capture new users in the competitive homebrewing utility space.

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The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Brewtist

Where is it heading?

The homebrewing utility market is shifting toward integrated, cloud-synced platforms, leaving offline-only tools like Brewtist in a defensive position. Without a return to active development, the app risks losing its user base to competitors that offer more frequent updates and broader ingredient support.

  • The 11-month release gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which prevents the app from addressing user requests for expanded ingredient tracking.
  • Calculation inaccuracies during partial boil brewing erode user trust, which could lead to increased churn if left unaddressed.

The SWOT

Core Strengths
  • Offline-first architecture removes connectivity dependencies during brew days
  • Equipment profile calibration allows for hardware-specific gravity and volume precision
Critical Frictions 2 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Integrating yeast nutrients and finings into the ingredient database addresses top user requests
Market Threats 1 threat identified

Next best moves

1 Pivot · 1 Invest

Audit partial boil gravity formulas because users report inaccurate final batch parameters → restore calculation reliability

+ 1 more prioritized move

The counter-intuitive read

The 11-month update silence is a retention risk…

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Since the last report: The competitive outlook shifted from stable to mixed as the 11-month development silence persists without functional improvements. The app's core feature set and user sentiment remain static, while the FAQ and SWOT analysis have been updated to reflect a more defensive market position.

Bottom line

Brewtist's offline-first utility retains core users, but the 11-month update silence and calculation errors create a churn risk that requires a stability-focused maintenance sprint to address.

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FAQ

Is Brewtist suitable for beginners?
Brewtist provides tools for recipe creation and batch tracking that are useful for homebrewers of all levels, though new users may find the navigation design initially difficult to master.
Does Brewtist require an internet connection?
No, Brewtist is designed to work entirely offline, making it a reliable tool for brew days in locations without internet access.
What are the alternatives to Brewtist?
Users looking for alternatives should consider other homebrewing apps that offer cloud-syncing features or more frequent update cadences, depending on their need for cross-device integration.

Sources

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What's new

The competitive outlook shifted from stable to mixed as the 11-month development silence persists without functional improvements. The app's core feature set and user sentiment remain static, while the FAQ and SWOT analysis have been updated to reflect a more defensive market position.

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Brewtist Intelligence Report.” Updated Aug 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/brewtist

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