Comparison

BrewRatio vs Single Origin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BrewRatio

Calculate precise coffee brewing ratios with this tool. It includes a handy unit converter and a built-in timer to ensure perfect results every time. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts seeking consistency in their brews.

Highlights
  • Coffee brewing ratio calculation
  • Unit converter
  • Integrated timer
  • Precise brewing
  • Consistency in coffee
Features
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A ratio calculator for brewing coffee, complete with a unit converter and timer.

About

Single Origin

This app guides you through brewing coffee with step-by-step recipes and timed pour schedules. Log your tasting notes and brew history to refine your perfect cup. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guided brew recipes
  • Real-time timers and pour schedules
  • Weight and temperature guidance
  • Brew log with tasting notes
  • Import and share custom recipes
  • Tasting reminders
Features
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Brew better coffee with step-by-step guided recipes and a timed pour schedule for every method. Single Origin walks you through each stage of your brew — from bloom to final pour — with real-time timers, weight targets, and temperature guidance. When you're done, log your tasting notes so you can dial in your perfect cup over time. GUIDED BREW RECIPES Follow timed, multi-step recipes for Aeropress, Chemex, V60, French Press, Kalita Wave, Clever Dripper, and more. Each recipe breaks the brew into precise pour steps, wait periods, and actions like swirling or pressing — so you never have to guess. 60+ BUILT-IN PROFILES Choose from 9 Single Origin recipes, 17 Fellow profiles (including Drops collaborations), and 37 xBloom profiles. Every recipe includes dose, ratio, grind, temperature, and timing. IMPORT & SHARE RECIPES Import recipes from Fellow brew.link share codes or xBloom share links. Create your own custom recipes and share them with a unique code. BREW LOG & TASTING NOTES After each brew, record your dose, grind setting, water temperature, yield, and brew time. Rate your cup with stars and add freeform tasting notes. Search your history to see what worked. TASTING REMINDERS Get a notification after brewing so you can log your tasting notes while the flavor is fresh. SINGLE ORIGIN + Unlock unlimited custom recipes, 500+ community recipes, brew history search, accent colors, and custom app icons with a one-time purchase. Whether you're a home barista dialing in a new bag or a beginner following your first pour-over, Single Origin keeps you on track and helps you brew consistently.

Screenshots

BrewRatio1 screens
Single Origin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BrewRatio at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. BrewRatio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BrewRatio is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrewRatio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrewRatio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of BrewRatio's written reviews are positive against 67% of Single Origin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrewRatio ships an update every 12 months, Single Origin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BrewRatio versus Single Origin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewRatioSingle Origin
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better4.5 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3599 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew BangsJon Samp

Customer experience

BrewRatio

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Single Origin

All ratings99 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative15.2%

In-app purchases

None

BrewRatio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Single Origin

One-time1
  • Single Origin Plus$0.99

Questions

Is BrewRatio free?
BrewRatio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Single Origin free?
Single Origin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrewRatio or Single Origin?
BrewRatio is rated higher. BrewRatio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Single Origin averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.
Do BrewRatio or Single Origin have ads?
Neither BrewRatio nor Single Origin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrewRatio or Single Origin?
BrewRatio ships an update every 12 months, and Single Origin weekly. Most recently, BrewRatio was updated on September 19, 2026 and Single Origin on September 23, 2026.

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