# Spinn vs FourSix Coffee Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spinn at none against FourSix Coffee Timer's 3. Spinn also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 229) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 69%). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Spinn asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spinn against 4.9 for FourSix Coffee Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spinn has 12K ratings behind it against 229, 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 95% of FourSix Coffee Timer's.

Spinn ships an update every 9 days, FourSix Coffee Timer monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinn | FourSix Coffee Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinn/id1044975396/reviews) | **[4.9 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spinn.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044975395) | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) |

## 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


### FourSix Coffee Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670)

Simplify your pour-over coffee brewing with this app. It calculates custom pulse-pour recipes based on your preferences and guides you through each step with a built-in timer. Achieve consistent, delicious coffee every morning.

**Highlights:** Custom pulse-pour recipe generation, Brewing guidance based on user input, Integrated brewing timer, Recipe adjustment for sweetness/brightness, Extraction level control, Brew logging and notes (Pro feature), Temperature notifications (Pro feature)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FourSix Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| FourSix Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Accurate calculations for 4:6 brewing method
- ⏱️ Reliable timer functionality
- 📊 Brew logging and notes feature
- 🔧 Highly customizable brewing parameters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription/pro upgrade prompts
- 🔄 UI redesign (v2) caused confusion for some users
- ⚙️ Default mode selection requires extra taps
- 🚫 Limited brewing method options (4:6 focused)
- 📱 No Dynamic Island support for iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- V2 redesign navigation confusion (unclear how to access Pro mode)
- Default mode selection requires multiple taps to access Pro features

**Requested features**

- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Timer continuation past set time for extended brews
- Type-in values with +/- adjustment option
- Extended recipe sizes (up to 30oz or 850.49g)
- Brew rating and archiving system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinn free?

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

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

FourSix Coffee Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spinn or FourSix Coffee Timer?

FourSix Coffee Timer is rated higher. Spinn averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.9 from 229 ratings.

### Do Spinn or FourSix Coffee Timer have ads?

Spinn shows ads; FourSix Coffee Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spinn or FourSix Coffee Timer?

Spinn ships an update every 9 days, and FourSix Coffee Timer monthly. Most recently, Spinn was updated on November 3, 2026 and FourSix Coffee Timer on November 3, 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.*