# Brew Timer vs Timer.Coffee

The clearest difference is price: Timer.Coffee at Free against Brew Timer's $2.99. Timer.Coffee also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Brew Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer.Coffee is free to download; Brew Timer costs $2.99 up front. Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Brew Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer.Coffee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 135 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Brew Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer.Coffee's.

Brew Timer ships an update every 3 months, Timer.Coffee every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brew Timer | Timer.Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-coffee-recipes/id1082171596/reviews) | **[5.0 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Panaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/552802441) | [Anton Karliner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688625331) |

## What reviewers say

### Brew Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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


### Timer.Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787)

This app provides a free, open-source timer and calculator for coffee brewing, offering step-by-step instructions for numerous methods. It allows users to adjust quantities, save grind settings, and track their brewing history. Enjoy real-time community insights and share your own custom recipes.

**Highlights:** 22 Brewing Methods, Coffee Calculator, Custom Grind Size, Background Brewing, Live Activities, Create & Share Recipes, Brew Diary, Bean Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a small coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a medium coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

### Is Timer.Coffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brew Timer or Timer.Coffee?

Timer.Coffee is rated higher. Brew Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Timer.Coffee averages 5.0 from 135 ratings.

### Do Brew Timer or Timer.Coffee have ads?

Neither Brew Timer nor Timer.Coffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brew Timer or Timer.Coffee?

Brew Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Timer.Coffee every 10 days. Most recently, Brew Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Timer.Coffee on October 15, 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.*