# Brew Timer vs Single Origin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brew Timer at none against Single Origin's 1. Brew Timer also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Brew Timer costs $2.99 and Single Origin $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brew Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brew Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Brew Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Single Origin's.

Brew Timer ships an update every 3 months, Single Origin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brew Timer | Single Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-coffee-recipes/id1082171596/reviews)** | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | #166 |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Panaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/552802441) | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) |

## What reviewers say

### Brew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-coffee-recipes/id1082171596)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app guides you through the coffee brewing process step-by-step to achieve a consistently great cup. It offers numerous included recipes and grinder settings, allows customization, and features automatic tracking of brew details and notes.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step brewing guidance, Customizable brew recipes, Grinder-specific settings, Automatic brew journal, Detailed coffee tracking, Brew dashboard for notes and tweaks, Metric and imperial unit support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Single Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app guides you through brewing coffee with step-by-step recipes and timed pour schedules. Log your tasting notes and brew history to refine your perfect cup. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided brew recipes, Real-time timers and pour schedules, Weight and temperature guidance, Brew log with tasting notes, Import and share custom recipes, Tasting reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Origin Plus | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brew Timer free?

Brew Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Single Origin free?

Single Origin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brew Timer or Single Origin?

Brew Timer is rated higher. Brew Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Single Origin averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do Brew Timer or Single Origin have ads?

Neither Brew Timer nor Single Origin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brew Timer or Single Origin?

Brew Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Single Origin every 9 days. Most recently, Brew Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Single Origin on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brew Timer or Single Origin?

Brew Timer currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and Single Origin at #166. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*