# The Tea App vs Tea Brew Timer & Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tea Brew Timer & Journal at 100% against The Tea App's 45%. Tea Brew Timer & Journal also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). The Tea App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tea Brew Timer & Journal is free to download; The Tea App costs $1.99 up front. Tea Brew Timer & Journal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Tea App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tea Brew Timer & Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tea App has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Tea App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tea Brew Timer & Journal's.

The Tea App ships an update every 4 months, Tea Brew Timer & Journal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tea App | Tea Brew Timer & Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tea-app/id1131628820/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-brew-timer-and-journal/id6745836038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baglan Dosmagambetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/429890736) | [Yevhenii Filipiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805123915) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tea App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tea-app/id1131628820)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Explore the world of tea with detailed guides on various types and brewing equipment. Learn step-by-step video instructions for perfect preparation.

**Highlights:** Tea type descriptions, Brewing equipment guides, Step-by-step video tutorials, Cold brew methods, Matcha preparation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tea Brew Timer & Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-brew-timer-and-journal/id6745836038)

Master the art of tea brewing with a customizable timer, detailed tasting notes, and a curated tea library. Explore different tea varieties, record brewing parameters, and discover the cultural significance of tea pets. Elevate your daily tea ritual into a mindful experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable tea timer, Detailed tasting notes, Curated tea library, Brewing parameter tracking, Tea pet discovery, Infusion time calculation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowl of Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mug | $2.99 | one-time |
| Teapot | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tea App free?

The Tea App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tea Brew Timer & Journal free?

Tea Brew Timer & Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Tea App or Tea Brew Timer & Journal?

Tea Brew Timer & Journal is rated higher. The Tea App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Tea Brew Timer & Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Tea App or Tea Brew Timer & Journal have ads?

Neither The Tea App nor Tea Brew Timer & Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tea App or Tea Brew Timer & Journal?

The Tea App ships an update every 4 months, and Tea Brew Timer & Journal every 3 months. Most recently, The Tea App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tea Brew Timer & Journal on October 16, 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.*