# IOC vs Coffee Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IOC at none against Coffee Notebook's 1. IOC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Coffee Notebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. IOC asks for nothing beyond the download.

IOC ships an update monthly, Coffee Notebook weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IOC | Coffee Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Du Jour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135443999) | [NORIHIKO HAYASAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/512237338) |

## What reviewers say

### IOC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioc-le-guide/id1135444000)

Discover independent, quality restaurants across France. Find menus, book tables, order food for pickup or delivery, and buy gift vouchers. Stay updated on restaurant news and exclusive deals.

**Highlights:** Locate nearby restaurants, View daily menus and full carte, Book tables, Order food for pickup/delivery, Purchase gift vouchers, See restaurant news and events, Save favorite restaurants

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Coffee Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-notebook/id1385756390)

Record detailed information about coffees you encounter. Track tasting notes, origins, and brewing methods to build a personal coffee journal. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts wanting to remember their favorite brews.

**Highlights:** Record coffee details, Track tasting notes, Log origin and brewing methods, Build a personal coffee journal, Save favorite brews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム機能(月額課金) | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IOC free?

IOC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coffee Notebook free?

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

### Do IOC or Coffee Notebook have ads?

Coffee Notebook shows ads; IOC does not.

### Which is updated more often, IOC or Coffee Notebook?

IOC ships an update monthly, and Coffee Notebook weekly. Most recently, IOC was updated on November 2, 2026 and Coffee Notebook 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.*