# The Tea App vs Tea Timer

The clearest difference is price: Tea Timer at Free against The Tea App's $1.99. Tea Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (80% vs 45%). The Tea App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tea Timer is free to download; The Tea App costs $1.99 up front. Tea Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. The Tea App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tea Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Tea App's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tea Timer's.

The Tea App ships an update every 4 months, Tea Timer weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tea App | Tea Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tea-app/id1131628820/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-matcha-and-brew-guide/id6751850664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baglan Dosmagambetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/429890736) | [Ivan Terekhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/888645337) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tea App

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-matcha-and-brew-guide/id6751850664)

This app helps you brew the perfect cup of tea with precise timers and temperature guidance for various tea types. Track your brews, manage your tea library, and monitor caffeine intake. It offers Apple Watch integration for convenient brewing on the go.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch brewing, Precise timers for all tea types, Multi-steep profiles, Custom tea library, Brew history and caffeine tracking, Live Activities integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tea Timer Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tea Timer Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tea App free?

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

### Is Tea Timer free?

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

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

Tea Timer is rated higher. The Tea App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Tea Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Tea App or Tea Timer have ads?

Neither The Tea App nor Tea Timer shows ads.

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

The Tea App ships an update every 4 months, and Tea Timer weekly. Most recently, The Tea App was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tea Timer on November 6, 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.*