# Spinn vs Beanconqueror

The clearest difference is ads: Beanconqueror at none against Spinn's shown. Beanconqueror also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 69%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Spinn's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 138) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spinn against 4.9 for Beanconqueror. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spinn has 11K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Spinn's written reviews are positive against 94% of Beanconqueror's.

Spinn ships an update every 9 days, Beanconqueror monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinn | Beanconqueror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinn/id1044975396/reviews) | **[4.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spinn.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044975395) | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) |

## What reviewers say

### Spinn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinn/id1044975396)

This app connects you to a marketplace of over 120 coffee roasters, offering a revolutionary way to make quality coffee and espresso at home. It works with a smart coffee maker that grinds beans and brews various coffee types, aiming to reduce waste from coffee pods.

**Highlights:** Connects to 120+ coffee roasters, Smart coffee and espresso maker, Built-in grinder and brewer, Scan coffee bags for brewing instructions, Brew espresso, coffee, and cold brew, Eliminates coffee pods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing coffee quality
- 🔧 Customizable coffee options
- 📱 Convenient app control
- 🌱 Eco-friendly (no pods)
- 💰 Cost-effective vs. coffee shops

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reliability issues/breakdowns
- 🔧 Requires frequent maintenance
- 💧 Small water reservoir
- 🔊 Loud grinder
- 🕰️ Lack of scheduling/timer options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from app
- Brewing issues (clogging, inconsistent volume)
- Errors requiring hard resets

**Requested features**

- Store past coffee recipes
- Ability to upload custom recipes
- Larger water reservoir
- Quieter grinder
- Scheduling/timer options


### Beanconqueror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158)

This app helps coffee enthusiasts of all levels optimize their brewing process and manage their coffee beans. It supports various preparation methods, allows detailed tracking of beans and roasts, and offers advanced features like water recipe customization and flow profiling.

**Highlights:** Brew optimization for multiple methods, Detailed coffee bean tracking, Roast tracking and management, Customizable water recipes, Flow and pressure profiling, Bluetooth scale integration, Caffeine tracking to Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable and detailed
- 🌟 Free and ad-free
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive tracking of brews and equipment
- ✅ Supports Bluetooth devices (scales, refractometers)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scale connectivity issues (iOS)
- 🤔 Some UI elements could be clearer
- ⏳ Manual import/export for sync
- 📸 Photo upload issues/crashes
- ⚙️ Some settings are cumbersome to re-enter

**Reported bugs**

- Scale connectivity issues with iOS devices
- App crashes when trying to add a picture
- Brew time selection menu not appearing
- Some brews not visible in brew list
- App crashes when trying to add a picture on iPhone 13 Pro

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync/cross-device sync
- Dark mode
- Apple Watch app
- More graphical/pictorial summary of stats
- Ability to create tags for filtering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinn free?

Spinn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beanconqueror free?

Beanconqueror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spinn or Beanconqueror?

Beanconqueror is rated higher. Spinn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Beanconqueror averages 4.9 from 138 ratings.

### Do Spinn or Beanconqueror have ads?

Spinn shows ads; Beanconqueror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spinn or Beanconqueror?

Spinn ships an update every 9 days, and Beanconqueror monthly. Most recently, Spinn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beanconqueror on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*