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Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is YIELD?
YIELD is a pour-over coffee brewing journal for iOS. It helps you track your brews, discover what works best for your beans, and improve your coffee over time.
Why is it called YIELD?
YIELD refers to extraction yield (18-22%), the key metric in specialty coffee that measures how much flavor you've extracted from your coffee grounds.
Is YIELD a subscription?
No. YIELD is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads.
Data & Privacy
Where is my data stored?
All your data is stored locally on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, it's also stored in your personal iCloud account.
Can you see my data?
No. We have no servers and no access to your data. Everything stays on your device and your iCloud.
How do I delete my data?
You can delete individual items within the app, or delete all data by uninstalling the app.
Features
Which Bluetooth scales are supported?
YIELD supports popular coffee scales including:
Acaia Lunar
Acaia Pearl
Acaia Pyxis
Felicita Arc
Felicita Parallel
Timemore Black Mirror
Decent Scale
DiFluid Microbalance
Do I need a Bluetooth scale?
No. The scale connection is optional. You can use YIELD with any scale or no scale at all.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. YIELD works completely offline. Internet is only needed for iCloud sync.
Troubleshooting
Scale Connection Issues
My scale won't connect:
- Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device
- Make sure your scale is powered on and in pairing mode
- Check that no other app is connected to the scale
- Try restarting both the scale and the app
Sync Issues
My data isn't syncing:
- Check that iCloud is enabled in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud
- Ensure you're signed into the same Apple ID on all devices
- Check your internet connection
- Try toggling iCloud sync off and on in the app
App Crashes
The app is crashing:
- Ensure you're running the latest version of YIELD
- Restart the app
- Restart your device
- If the issue persists, contact us with details about when the crash occurs
System Requirements
iOS 17.0 or later
iPhone (optimized for all screen sizes)