ColorTrack vs HiBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ColorTrack
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Perfect your roast with ColorTrack precise coffee color measurement. Connect the app wirelessly to a Bluetooth-enabled ColorTrack unit to take and compare measurements of coffee samples, for increased roast consistency and quality. Features: • Take and compare color samples from ColorTrack Benchtop • Share color readings across devices with ColorTrack Cloud • Select or create custom measurement scales to associate values with other color measurement systems Please note: Use of this app requires the purchase of a Bluetooth-enabled ColorTrack Benchtop system. To purchase a Bluetooth-enabled system or upgrade your current system, please contact your account representative.
HiBean
This application offers precise control over the coffee roasting process for enthusiasts and professionals. It allows real-time monitoring, adjustment of roasting parameters, and the ability to record, manage, and share custom roasting profiles.
- Real-time roaster control
- Record and manage roasting curves
- Optimize roasting process with analytics
- Create and share custom roasting profiles
- Seamless roaster connection
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HiBean is crafted for coffee enthusiasts and professionals, providing precise control over the coffee roasting process. With this app, you can seamlessly connect to your roasters, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and adjustment of roasting parameters. With HiBean, you can: • Easily Control your roaster • Record and Manage Roasting Curves: Track and organize the roasting profiles of your green beans. • Optimize Your Roasting Process: Utilize detailed logs and analytics to enhance your roasting techniques. • Create and Share Roasting Curves: Design your own roasting profiles and share them with others. Download HiBean now and take your coffee roasting to the next level!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HiBean at every 5 weeks against ColorTrack's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ColorTrack ships an update every 4 months, HiBean every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ColorTrack | HiBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fresh Roast Systems | Lubin Zhao |
In-app purchases
ColorTrack
No in-app purchases
HiBean
No in-app purchases
