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General Discussions => Chit Chat => Topic started by: rukkus on May 10, 2013, 09:59:28 AM

Title: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: rukkus on May 10, 2013, 09:59:28 AM
I've been waiting for this for ages, A full version of BeerSmith is now up on the app store. No more having to get out the laptop to design recipes :D
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: JimmyM on May 10, 2013, 10:16:58 AM
Yeah but you're gonna look like a ponce doing your brew :P
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 10, 2013, 10:45:50 AM
iPad? Drill a few holes and cable tie it to a stick.
Make a great Mash Paddle.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 10, 2013, 10:52:13 AM
Quote from: johnrm on May 10, 2013, 10:45:50 AM
iPad? Drill a few holes and cable tie Sugru it to a stick.
Make a great Mash Paddle.

Fixed your post.  ;)
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 10, 2013, 11:13:20 AM
*In other News* - Sugru makes Song obsolete
Dear Liza reports hole in bucket finally fixed.
Dear Henry now claiming social welfare.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: JimmyM on May 10, 2013, 11:43:23 AM
Wonder what sort of a contract shiny Shane is on with sugru ?
Its obviously commission based :P
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 10, 2013, 12:01:15 PM
Is he a snake oil sales man?
Watch him change his username from shiny to slimy..  ;)
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 10, 2013, 12:10:17 PM
I should probably put it in my signature actually.  :D
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Bazza on May 10, 2013, 12:21:08 PM
Just bought it.

Beersmith Mobile, I mean; not that weird playdough stuff.

-Barry
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Ciderhead on May 10, 2013, 12:46:24 PM
Beer smith will offer a concession to those that have already bought light version to upgrade


Sent from my mediocre phone and an average phone app
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Padraic on May 10, 2013, 01:20:32 PM
I think I'll wait until I get home to download it, or no work will be done here this evening! Is it a once off fee or does your desktop version work in conjunction with it, or what's the story?

I'll just look it up myself! I'm just nervous letting a computer help me design recipes! I like paper and books and that you know!
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 10, 2013, 01:23:39 PM
I will probably get it for the iPad. I was considering the android version but surely it would be too small on the phone?
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Padraic on May 10, 2013, 01:28:36 PM
Quote from: shiny on May 10, 2013, 01:23:39 PM
I will probably get it for the iPad. I was considering the android version but surely it would be too small on the phone?

Yea just thinking about this, the ipad was for her to be distracted while her kitchen was turned into the brewhouse... has the phone version been updated as well?
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 10, 2013, 01:34:15 PM
Yeah phone versions updated too. I always have my phone with me whereas I only use the iPad at home and I would just be using BeerSmith on the PC there anyway.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: rukkus on May 10, 2013, 01:50:13 PM
It costs about 7 quid, which i dont think is bad. For people that bought the lite version there is some kind of upgrade with discount on the way but how that will work didnt seem to be ironed out yet.

I tend to use the ipad on the couch in the evening so i'm looking forward to being able to design beers using it also.

I tend to print out my recipes when i brew so i can take notes so i dont really use it while brewing. I do often use some of the calculators on the iphone when taking measurements though.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Bazza on May 10, 2013, 02:00:49 PM
QuoteI will probably get it for the iPad. I was considering the android version but surely it would be too small on the phone?

I got it for my Samsung Galaxy S3. It's small alright but definitely usable. I don't have one of those eyePaddle things, and I use the PC version at home. The Android one's ideal for the work toilets :)

-Barry
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 10, 2013, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: Bazza on May 10, 2013, 02:00:49 PMI don't have one of those eyePaddle things

I would love to see a photoshop mock up one of these!
...Sponsored by Sugru!
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 10, 2013, 04:18:04 PM
Quote from: Bazza on May 10, 2013, 02:00:49 PM
QuoteI will probably get it for the iPad. I was considering the android version but surely it would be too small on the phone?

I got it for my Samsung Galaxy S3. It's small alright but definitely usable. I don't have one of those eyePaddle things, and I use the PC version at home. The Android one's ideal for the work toilets :)

-Barry

Do you find you need to use the cloud service to link your Android recipes with the PC ones? I currently have BeerSmith on 3 machines all synced with dropbox and the Android version is going to add another complication, I would be willing to pay for the cloud service if it meant I didn't have to use dropbox to keep everything synced.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Bazza on May 10, 2013, 04:56:56 PM
QuoteDo you find you need to use the cloud service to link your Android recipes with the PC ones?

I've just activated my free Beersmith cloud account. That's what I hope to use between PC and phone. Haven't been home yet to see how well it integrates.

-Barry
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 11, 2013, 12:38:42 AM
What's this about the concession to upgrade?
I have the PC version.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Metattron on May 11, 2013, 10:42:57 PM
I think the upgrade is from the Beersmith lite app to the new app. 
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 12, 2013, 12:04:53 AM
BS lite to BS Full?
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Hop Bomb on May 12, 2013, 03:15:30 PM
Ive got it on my work computer, laptop & on my android phone. The cloud is great as If I design a recipe in work I just click & drag it to cloud so I can view it on my laptop & phone too. 15 free cloud recipes afaik. Ive not run out of space yet but Il pay for the cloud service once I do.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 28, 2013, 11:14:39 AM
Quote from: Ciderhead on May 10, 2013, 12:46:24 PM
Beer smith will offer a concession to those that have already bought light version to upgrade


Sent from my mediocre phone and an average phone app

@CH, What was the deal with this concession?
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Ciderhead on May 28, 2013, 08:38:43 PM
he is lauching it and needs to get apple approval?

From an email dated 23/5

BeerSmith Desktop on Sale for $19.95!
To celebrate Memorial Day I'm offering BeerSmith desktop 2.1 for $19.95 (28% off) until Tuesday the 28th of May (sale closes at Midnight Eastern time).  This is the lowest price we offer for BeerSmith, so now is a great time to pick up a copy for you or your friends.  Get it here!
Android Lite Upgrade Available and BeerSmith Mobile Also on Sale
The BeerSmith Mobile sale continues for iPhone/iPad, Android and Kindle Fire.  The BeerSmith Mobile app is on sale for $7.99 until the end of June (a 20% discount from the $9.99 regular price).
Also I released the BeerSmith Lite in-app upgrade option for Android that lets Android users upgrade their BeerSmith Lite app in place to the full BeerSmith mobile functionality.   So if you have BeerSmith Lite for Android and have not yet bought BeerSmith Mobile, just download the latest update of Lite from the app store and use the Upgrade button to upgrade your Lite functionality for $4.
The iPhone/iPad Lite in-app upgrade is in the works as well and I hope to release it through the Apple store in a few weeks.
BeerSmithRecipes.com Membership Discounts
BeerSmithRecipes.com has expanded dramatically over the last year to over 25,000 members and 83,000 recipes.  We have an ongoing sale on BeerSmithRecipes.com subscriptions for those who want additional storage as well as cloud archiving.  You can upgrade your account at a discount here.
Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all those who have served!
Cheers,

Brad Smith
BeerSmith.com
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Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: johnrm on May 28, 2013, 09:04:33 PM
I had lite app.
I now have full.
Hmmm.

The lite App is somewhat limited and I can't figure adjusting the boil timer.
I'll play with the full App for my next brew.
Fingers crossed.

The full (PC) version does tons of stuff, but I find it a bit quirky.
I've had the Boil timer go South on me at least twice mid-boil which is a pain in the tits.
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Hop Bomb on May 28, 2013, 09:07:45 PM
You cant edit your mash tun temp or grain temp on the ipad version.  ???
Title: Re: BeerSmith For iPad
Post by: Metattron on May 28, 2013, 09:51:04 PM
I've got the full version for android and only find it useful for putting together the basics of a recipe, then edit it in the pc version later.  I'm not sure I would use it much, prefer access to my inventory and my own equipment settings.  Useful for jotting down a recipe idea on the go though.