# Coffee Journal - BeanBook — Track Coffee, Brew log, Recipe > AI-powered coffee tracker, journal, and recipe generator for home baristas and pros. (iPhone/iPad app by Bitlever.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bitlever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743046207) - Category: Food & Drink, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 102 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-06-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064/reviews.md ## What is Coffee Journal? BeanBook is the modern specialty coffee journal and discovery app. Discover new coffee drops from top roasters, track your favorite beans, save brew recipes, scan coffee bags with AI, and build a beautiful memory of every cup you drink. No more screenshots, spreadsheets, or forgotten grind settings. BeanBook helps specialty coffee lovers organize, explore, and remember their coffee journey in one place. YOUR COFFEE SHELF • Scan a bag with AI: roaster, origin, process, and tasting notes fill themselves in • Track roast dates and see exactly how each bag is aging • Freeze a bag and BeanBook pauses its roast clock until you thaw it • Edit every photo before it lands: crop, straighten, brighten BREW BETTER • Save recipes with dose, ratio, grind, and water temperature • Brew Calculator gives you a pour-by-pour breakdown for 2–5 pours • Built-in timer counts you in and tracks the brew as you pour YOUR GEAR • Log grinders, brewers, kettles, and scales with photos and ratings • Keep a wish list of the gear you're still saving for • Link recipes to the gear you brewed them on DISCOVER • New drops and deals from the world's best roasters • Browse by origin, process, and flavor • Follow the roasters you keep coming back to BEANBOOK AI • Ask questions about origins, processing methods, brewing techniques, flavor notes, recipes, and roasters • Get brew suggestions for grind size, temperature, resting time, and extraction • Learn the stories, flavors, and people behind every bean BeanBook is built for specialty coffee lovers, home baristas, café professionals, and anyone who wants to remember every great cup. Free to start. BeanBook Pro unlocks unlimited beans, recipes, and gear. Explore Coffee Recipes for: - Hario V60 - AeroPress - Oxo Rapid Brewer - Hario V60 NEO - Hario V60 Switch - NextLevel Pulsar - Deep27 - Origami - Orea Z1 - Chemex - French Press - Cezve (Turkish) BeanBook also includes recipes from coffee pros: - James Hoffmann - Scott Rao - Tetsu Kasuya - Lance Hedrick - The Coffee Chronicler - April Coffee Roasters - Tim Wendelboe - Matt Winton - Brian Quan - Sherry Hsu - World Champion Recipes Happy brewing! Terms Of Service: https://beanbook.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://beanbook.app/policy ## Key features - AI-powered coffee bean logging - Track grind settings and resting time - Organize beans with multiple views - Generate recipes from web links - Explore recipes from top baristas - Chat with a coffee expert AI ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | BeanBook Pro | $35.90 | per year | | BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year | | BeanBook Pro Monthly | $7.90 | per month | | BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Probably the best coffee app on the market *2026-09-07* The developers are updating the app very quickly, and many features provide great insight into how specialty coffee lovers' workflow. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Best Coffee App out there *2026-07-08* I tried all the most popular coffee apps and none compare to BeanBook. Many have too many options. Others not enough. Some are so convoluted it’s a chore to add them to your routine. Others don’t even offer a slot to add the variety or origin. BeanBook is the perfect app. It logs all the information about your beans effortlessly with AI and gives you a simple usable pour over guide that can easily be modified. **Developer response:** Hi Emer, reviews like this are the reason we keep improving BeanBook every day! I’m especially happy to hear that the AI logging and pour-over guide are making your routine easier. I hope you’ve tried our latest Brew Calculator. We’d love to hear what you think! Have a great brew! ☕️ from Rokey ### 5/5 — Genuinely worth it *2026-06-21* My trial is almost up and I’m subscribing. Why? Because this app genuinely does what I want it to as a casual enthusiast coffee snob without me needing to input every detail of every variable. And look, I’m not the biggest AI fan but the way it’s able to pull in the right info (most of the time) when I scan a bag is impressive. I also love that they have been active at listening to user feedback and implementing new features at a steady clip. Really like the customizable resting timers. And the recently launched brew calculator is perfect for quick reference when I make odd sized batches. As someone with 8 bags or so on rotation at any given point in time, this app gives me the simplest way to pick a brew in the morning without fuss. Lastly, appreciate the fun and playful design of the app. Keep it up devs! **Developer response:** As one of the two people behind BeanBook, reading this genuinely made my day. We built BeanBook because we wanted something that helped us enjoy coffee more without needing to log every tiny variable, so it’s awesome to hear that’s exactly how you’re using it. Good news: Brew Timer and Calculator is live now. And thanks for subscribing—it means a lot to a tiny team like ours. We’ve got plenty more brewing ☕️ ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-06-11* I have been using this application for about three months to track my speciality coffees. It is very intuitive, easy and fun to use. It has AI functionality that makes it easy to add beans without a lot of effort. The developer is very committed to updating and improving the application, lots of new features have been added over the time I have been using it **Developer response:** I'm so glad you said "Fun to use", this is what we are building for! It means a lot to hear that the app is making coffee tracking easier and more enjoyable. We’re a tiny team, so seeing feedback like this keeps us motivated to keep improving. Thanks for your support and have a great brew there in Australia! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-05-09* Every time I open the app, it freezes and closes. Very disappointing. **Developer response:** I'm really sorry the recent update introduced an unexpected bug. The new version has fixed this. Please update to solve the problem. - Rokey from the BeanBook team ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on 17 Pro Max *2026-05-08* Immediately crashed upon tapping “get started”, tried reinstalling it, same result, crashes every time. **Developer response:** Hi CujoSeven — thank you for reporting this, I’m really sorry about the crash. We identified the issue affecting some users and already have a fix in progress. A new update will be submitted as quickly as possible. I hope you can try it again in our next build ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2026-04-25* I am so glad I found this app. I'm a recent coffee devotee, and being able to keep track of my hits... and misses... is a huge help. Having so many recipes and various brewing styles is great, too, as I have 14 different brewers now (I am a bit obsessive about my hobbies), and having recipes, and videos for all of them is amazing! I even started using the AI feature for specific beans, asking for brew temperatures or grind size suggestions. I was quite sceptical of that particular feature, but I have to admit it's been right more often than not. **Developer response:** That’s amazing to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. 14 brewers(I only got 10) is honestly impressive 😄 You’re definitely deep in the coffee rabbit hole now. That’s exactly the kind of journey we hoped BeanBook could help with. Happy to hear the AI suggestions have been useful. I was skeptical about that part too at first, so it means a lot that it’s actually helping with temperatures and grind ideas in real brewing situations. Thanks again for the support! ### 5/5 — Cool app *2026-04-20* I absolutely love this app! It has become an essential part of my daily coffee routine. The design is clean, intuitive, and приятно пользоваться every day. It really helps me track and explore different coffees, making the whole experience more engaging and fun. You can feel the care and passion behind the development. Highly recommended for anyone who truly enjoys coffee and wants to dive deeper into the world of beans! **Developer response:** We are especially happy to hear BeanBook has become part of your daily coffee routine. Making the app feel clean, useful, and enjoyable to use every day is exactly what we care about most. Thanks again for the kind words and support! ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2026-04-07* This app is coffee lovers dream!! Everything about it enhances my experience as a home brewer. After trying multiple apps to track my coffee, no other app offers what BeanBook has to offer. I am now a Pro Subscriber. To the development team: congratulations, thank you, and keep up the great work!! **Developer response:** Thank you so much, JPhilippe, your feedback made my day! We built BeanBook because we also felt coffee tracking apps were either too limited or didn’t really fit the way home brewers actually explore beans and recipes. And thank you for becoming a Pro subscriber — your support directly helps me keep improving BeanBook. Really appreciate it! ### 5/5 — The best *2026-03-27* Best coffee bean organization **Developer response:** I'm so glad you like it! the v1.9.1 includes much more useful tool, and the V2.0 is coming! ## Frequently asked questions about Coffee Journal ### How does BeanBook help me log my coffee beans? You can snap a picture of a coffee bag, and BeanBook's AI will auto-fill details like origin, roast date, process, and roaster information. You can also manually record grinder settings, resting time, and your rating for each bean. ### Can BeanBook create coffee recipes for me? Yes, BeanBook can generate tweakable step-by-step recipes by pasting any YouTube link, website, or screenshot. You can also build recipes from scratch by adjusting variables like dose, temperature, and pour amounts. ### What kind of coffee brewing methods does BeanBook support recipes for? BeanBook includes recipes for a wide variety of brewing methods, such as Hario V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French Press, Cezve (Turkish), and many more specialized brewers. ### Does BeanBook have ads? BeanBook does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. ### What are the subscription options for BeanBook? BeanBook offers a Pro subscription with monthly and yearly plans. The monthly plan is $7.90/month, and the yearly plan is $49.90/year. Both yearly plans include a free trial. ### How does BeanBook's AI work? The AI in BeanBook assists with logging coffee bean details by recognizing roasters worldwide and can also generate recipes from various online sources. You can also chat with the built-in coffee expert AI for information on roasters, farmers, origin, and processing methods. ### What is the age rating for BeanBook? BeanBook is rated 4+ and is suitable for a wide range of users interested in coffee. ### How often is BeanBook updated? The latest version of BeanBook is 1.4.4, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026, indicating regular updates and maintenance. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.2 — 2026-09-07 1.9.2 New • Retake Gear photos without starting over. • A “Lost connection” banner lets you know when you're offline. Updated • The color preview stays above your finger and remains visible after selection. Fixes • Save Gear costs with the sheet's Save button. • Existing container numbers appear in order from 1 to 10. • Failed recipe deletions show an error so you can retry. • Repeated Add taps no longer create duplicate grinder settings. • Gear cutouts fit fully inside the detail view. • The container-label guide sits above its section title. ---------------- 1.9.0 NEW: Brew Log • A journal page for every cup — Home & Cafe • Attach your bean, brewer, grinder, other gear, or a saved recipe. • Score the cup out of 100, plus 1–5 sensory ratings and flavor notes from the bag. • A recipe can fill in variables, brew steps, both, or neither. • Personalize your brew log layout • Add your own sensory and flavor notes. • Shortcut chips recall your recent doses and saved grinder settings. • Quick-start with photos and a bean before the page opens. NEW: Container No. tag each bean with the jar or bag it lives in. Shows on the bean's card and page. NEW: Photos • Edit bean and gear photos before saving: crop, brightness, rotate, undo. • Edit a batch and save all at once. • Edit photos you already saved, from the viewer. • Add several photos to a bean at once. Update: • BeanStats now opens from My Beans, next to Brew Calc. • Bean and gear pages list every brew made with them. • Custom brands get a full profile: name, website, country, city, Instagram and logo. • One Burrs set follows its grinder through the whole log. • Brew Calculator allows 2–5 pours at any dose. Fixes • The keyboard no longer hides the field you're editing. • Full-screen photos close on the first tap. • Deleted beans, gear and recipes stay readable in old logs. • Rapid edits no longer disrupt autosave or photo saving. • Gear covers and purchase-month labels no longer clip. • Gear lists scroll properly and gear search shows every match. ### 1.9.1 — 2026-09-05 1.9.1 NEW: - Each Brew Log saves its variable layout. - Updated journal backgrounds. Fixes - Fixed timezone errors in roast dates and bean ages. - Cutouts fit better in the Brew Log list and grid. - Photo-upload badges clear when uploads finish. - Café logs skip Home Gear defaults. - Swipe down can close Bean Settings. - Long bean names fit better. - Burrs appear in Brew Setup without a Grinder. ---------------- 1.9.0 NEW: Brew Log • A journal page for every cup — Home & Cafe • Attach your bean, brewer, grinder, other gear, or a saved recipe. • Score the cup out of 100, plus 1–5 sensory ratings and flavor notes from the bag. • A recipe can fill in variables, brew steps, both, or neither. • Personalize your brew log layout • Add your own sensory and flavor notes. • Shortcut chips recall your recent doses and saved grinder settings. • Quick-start with photos and a bean before the page opens. NEW: Container No. tag each bean with the jar or bag it lives in. Shows on the bean's card and page. NEW: Photos • Edit bean and gear photos before saving: crop, brightness, rotate, undo. • Edit a batch and save all at once. • Edit photos you already saved, from the viewer. • Add several photos to a bean at once. Update: • BeanStats now opens from My Beans, next to Brew Calc. • Bean and gear pages list every brew made with them. • Custom brands get a full profile: name, website, country, city, Instagram and logo. • One Burrs set follows its grinder through the whole log. • Brew Calculator allows 2–5 pours at any dose. Fixes • The keyboard no longer hides the field you're editing. • Full-screen photos close on the first tap. • Deleted beans, gear and recipes stay readable in old logs. • Rapid edits no longer disrupt autosave or photo saving. • Gear covers and purchase-month labels no longer clip. • Gear lists scroll properly and gear search shows every match. ### 1.9.0 — 2026-09-04 NEW: Brew Log • A journal page for every cup — Home & Cafe • Attach your bean, brewer, grinder, other gear, or a saved recipe. • Score the cup out of 100, plus 1–5 sensory ratings and flavor notes from the bag. • A recipe can fill in variables, brew steps, both, or neither. • Personalize your brew log layout • Add your own sensory and flavor notes. • Shortcut chips recall your recent doses and saved grinder settings. • Quick-start with photos and a bean before the page opens. NEW: Container No. tag each bean with the jar or bag it lives in. Shows on the bean's card and page. NEW: Photos • Edit bean and gear photos before saving: crop, brightness, rotate, undo. • Edit a batch and save all at once. • Edit photos you already saved, from the viewer. • Add several photos to a bean at once. Update: • BeanStats now opens from My Beans, next to Brew Calc. • Bean and gear pages list every brew made with them. • Custom brands get a full profile: name, website, country, city, Instagram and logo. • One Burrs set follows its grinder through the whole log. • Brew Calculator allows 2–5 pours at any dose. Fixes • The keyboard no longer hides the field you're editing. • Full-screen photos close on the first tap. • Deleted beans, gear and recipes stay readable in old logs. • Rapid edits no longer disrupt autosave or photo saving. • Gear covers and purchase-month labels no longer clip. • Gear lists scroll properly and gear search shows every match. ### 1.8.1 — 2026-08-15 New - Photo editor: Crop, brighten and straighten before the photo lands. - Editing a batch: Tap any thumbnail to jump between photos — one Done saves them all. - Photos you already saved can be edited too — Edit, in the photo viewer's menu. - Custom brands get the full roaster treatment — name, website, country, city, Instagram, and a logo from the brand's own site. Updated - The photo menu reads better: "Add more" and "Set as cover". - Edit or delete a custom brand right from the picker. Fixes - The gear model list and the custom brand editor scroll past their first screenful again. - Searching for a gear shows every match, not just the first four. - Finishing a photo edit hands straight to the name form — no flash of the gear grid. - Naming a new gear, the photo shrinks and lifts aside as you scroll the matches, so no result hides behind it. - Gear on your wish list greys out its purchase date. You haven't bought it yet. - If the camera or photo library fails on a gear, you now hear about it. ### 1.8.0 — 2026-08-10 New Features: - Gears — a new tab for the kit you brew with. - Add gear from the catalog, from a photo, or from scratch. - Mark each one Have, Past or Wish, Rate your gear, log what you paid, add photos and notes. - Brewers list the recipes you made with them, Grinders carry their grind settings. - Freeze a bag and freezer days stop ageing it. Freeze and thaw as often as you like; every cycle is editable. - Rest and peak reminders shift forward by the frozen span. Updated: - Delete back under the limit and your locked items open again. - If Pro ends, nothing is hidden and nothing is deleted. - Your beans, recipes and gear stay on screen with no connection. Fixes: - Recipes no longer re-lock as your list grows. - Thawing now actually rewinds the clock — before, freeze was cosmetic. - Alerts you can't receive no longer show as on. - Copy from the share sheet puts that link on your clipboard. - Roaster search finds names with commas, like "Onyx Coffee Lab, Inc". - Signing out no longer leaves your reminders on the next account. - Signing out no longer switches your rest and peak alerts back on. - Signing out no longer leaves the previous subscription attached. - A bean added past the limit no longer leaves a dead card. - A deleted bean no longer offers reminders. - Your own recipes stay under Mine. ## Apps similar to Coffee Journal | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Coffi - Coffee Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffi-coffee-tracker/id6743347762) | 4.8 (19) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Beanconqueror](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158) | 4.9 (138) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Roastguide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roastguide/id1454418262) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Siip Coffee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siip-coffee/id1603941263) | 4.8 (94) | Free | Food & Drink | | [iBrewCoffee - Coffee Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532) | 4.7 (37) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Tasting Grounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511) | 4.9 (47) | Free | Food & Drink | ## Related topics [coffee bean tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/coffee-bean-tracker) · [bean recipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bean-recipes) · [coffee tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/coffee-tracker) · [foxtail coffee](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/foxtail-coffee) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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