iBrewMaster 2 App Reviews

I bought this version because the first version was so great. I like the new interface and the app runs better on the newer iOS. I then did a test run using the timer for mashing and grain/hop additions. I realized immediately that the timer does not work. Even though your time is up the app will not launch a notification and sound the alarm. I was able to replicate this on a couple of iPhones and my iPad. I emailed the developer but so far no response. Sad to see that this app is an epic fail.

Really liked the idea of tracking batches separate from the recipe. That is the only thing I like about this program... It is buggy, ingredients seem to come and go from recipes and batches as they please. Ill open a batch or recipe and discover the grain bill missing or the hops changed from East Kent Goldings to Styrian Goldings! The next time they could be anything.... Moving recipes between devices is like my phone and iPad is not easy and whimsical at best! In short I was very disappointed with what looked to be a great app..I have started using the Brewsmith 2 app and ind it much more dependable and stable.

App runs slow and is buggy. I am on a 6 too. You have to go through to many screens to do anything. Developers seemed concerned when contacted and hopefully will address these issues in future releases.

Ive been brewing for several years and kept a detailed log of each brew. A good buddy turned me on to this software and I havent regretted it since. Ive brewed four times now using this and it has been spot on with calculations and very handy with recipe formulations. I havent had any issues at all, perhaps its because I havent updated any of my devices to iOS 8. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone serious about making great beer.

Over the past year Ive brewed over 30 times using this app to track every element from buying grain to brew day to fermentation to bottling. It does have some minor bugs that the developers seem to work diligently to correct via updates. They are very responsive to email questions and helped me with some setup issues so that I could tune the program to my system. I love it.

This app frequently locks up inhibiting you from adding any content. Additionally, it crashes in the process of recording ingredients resulting in a loss of previously added content. Very frustrating!

I was able to upgrade to version 2 with no issue. Everything work except one important feature. There is no audible alarm on the timer still. I have missed a few hop addition when I was side tracked. I was hoping the sound would ding at me when the time is up but nothing happen. Nothing is wrong with my iPad. Everything has been checked out but still no audible alarm. It used to work but stop mysteriously. If this feature ever fixed I would give a 5 stars. For now it is a pita to use a separate timer.

This app functions as if it were coded by a band of children. It is genuinely unusable due to constant crashing. To the iBM2 team: please focus your attention on app stability. You can add all the features and calculators in the world, but no one will care if the app doesnt run. Summary: Dont waste your money. Buy something else like Beersmith or use one of the other myriad web interfaces (free).

Importing from ibrewmaster 1 via dropbrox crashes the ibrewmaster 2 app every time...disappointing Update: After a huge hassle i got the import to work. Now my app wont boot and is frozen. Unfortunately the rest of the program is riddled with bugs and often freezes, crashes etc. my ibrewmaster 1 was a way better app than this piece of junk. Go with a different brewing app.

Its my go to app on brew day.

As a developer and a small business owner, I commonly work with data transfer and customer service. From V1 to V2, there were problems. I have had regular problems with the app mandated database upgrades. The XML export/import has been problematic. I tolerated all of that but contacted support for one iCloud question and was repeatedly insulted, even receiving one rude email after requesting not to be contacted anymore. A violation of spam laws at worst and horrible customer service at best. This app does have some great features but when the people running the show cannot be decent even after accepting my money, I give it one star and am deleting it.

I used to love this app. I entered a whole bunch of recipes and data into version 1. If youve done the same DO NOT EXPECT AN EASY TRANSITION TO VERSION 2. Im disappointed that the developers chose to inflict such an onerous migration process on the users rather than make the transition from version 1 to version 2 seamless. Dont waste your money.

Great app! I use it almost everyday. Sure, there have been periods of glitches during the version history but I havent had much issue in the last year. Give this app a shot if you are looking for a good brewing app.

The app is clunky and doesnt deliver for its price point. I have it for iPhone and iPad and they really dont play nice together. For the price you expect the Cadillac of brewing management. Thats not what is delivered. Ive seen several much cheaper apps that appear much more user friendly. Im likely to switch before I am too deep down the iBrew rabbit hole.

This app has not been worth the money Ive paid. Countless crashes, inability to import XML file from a connected Dropbox account, & to top it all off the app is not optimized for the new iPhones. The app just doesnt look good either. Very disappointed.

I liked the original version of this app and the second one seems to be an improvement. Still pretty buggy, but the developer works through the issues and puts out regular updates. Keep the good work coming! Looking forward to rating this at 5 stars once a few more issues are fixed!

I dont know where you get that 94% of users have not experienced crashes. My buddy and had so many issues with this app, we actually reverted to iBrewmaster 1, cause even though it has limitations, for the most part it works. This app does not. It freezes, it crashes, it sends you to a different recipe or batch whilst youre inputting info... It is simply unusable. We had high hopes, but it has not delivered. Not at all.

I cant delete things from the schedule, in fact, I cant get the schedule to work at all. Ive tried everything including deleting the app and backing up my recipes, still will NOT WORK. Do not buy. Running on iPhone 6.

I really like all of the features (calculators, inventory, shopping cart etc.) that are built in to the app. Its nice to have all of my recipes stored in one place all in the same format. I keep much better notes on each batch as well. I do seem to have a little trouble with syncing between two different devices. Sometimes it seems to override a recipe and might loose some of the ingredients.

This new version is terrible. The color choices boggle the mind. There are too many bugs to list. The original version is awesome and this one is very disappointing. Support has not replied to my requests yet. Save your money and stick with the old ibrewmaster.