HiBean vs BrewedLate
HiBean is a modern mobile app for roast control and logging. BrewedLate is the browser-based roasting workspace that adds inventory, AI planning, recipe tracking and a Kaffelogic profile library.
What HiBean does best
HiBean is a mobile-first roasting app designed to control and log roasts from phones and tablets. It supports a growing list of roasters, offers cloud sync and focuses on an intuitive touch interface.
Mobile roast control
Start, monitor and adjust roasts from iOS or Android devices.
Bluetooth hardware sync
Pairs with compatible roasters for wireless logging and control.
Cloud sync
Roast data syncs across devices so you are not tied to one phone.
Modern interface
Clean, app-native design with manual and automatic roasting modes.
Where BrewedLate fits
BrewedLate does not require a specific app or hardware pairing. It lives in your browser and focuses on the entire roasting journey: green inventory, roast planning, batch analysis and brewing results.
Hardware agnostic
No pairing required — works on any device with a browser.
AI recommendations
Suggests the next profile and roast level from your history.
Green inventory & .klogs
Track beans and store Kaffelogic roast curves in one place.
Cellar & public recipes
Record brews and publish validated recipes for others.
| Feature | HiBean | BrewedLate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium / subscription | ✅ Free tier available |
| Best for | Mobile roast control | Home roasting workflow |
| Real-time roast control | ✅ App-based control | ❌ Not a live controller |
| Hardware pairing | ✅ Bluetooth roasters | ✅ Any browser, no pairing |
| Green inventory | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Detailed tracking |
| AI roast planning | ❌ Not available | ✅ Built-in |
| Kaffelogic .klog upload | ❌ Not available | ✅ Upload & store curves |
| Cellar & brew tracking | ❌ Not available | ✅ My brews & recipes |
| Profile library | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Kaffelogic registry |
How they fit together
HiBean is a great companion during the roast when you want app-based control. BrewedLate is the workspace before and after the roast: plan what to roast, store the curve, and track how it brews.
Plan in BrewedLate
Choose a bean, profile and target roast level.
Roast with HiBean
Use the mobile app to control a compatible roaster.
Analyse in BrewedLate
Record results, upload the log and get AI suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can HiBean and BrewedLate be used together?
Yes. Use HiBean for mobile roast control, then log the batch, tasting notes and .klog file in BrewedLate to build a learning history.
Does BrewedLate control my roaster?
No. BrewedLate is not a live roast controller. It is a planning, logging and learning platform that works alongside apps like HiBean or Artisan.
Which is better for a Kaffelogic Nano 7?
BrewedLate is tailored for Nano 7 users with .klog uploads and a curated Kaffelogic profile library. HiBean is more general-purpose across roaster brands.
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Use HiBean during the roast. Use BrewedLate for everything else.
Track green inventory, batch logs, .klog curves and get AI recommendations — free for home roasters.