BrewRatio vs FourSix Coffee Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Coffee brewing ratio calculation
- Unit converter
- Integrated timer
- Precise brewing
- Consistency in coffee
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A ratio calculator for brewing coffee, complete with a unit converter and timer.
FourSix Coffee Timer
Simplify your pour-over coffee brewing with this app. It calculates custom pulse-pour recipes based on your preferences and guides you through each step with a built-in timer. Achieve consistent, delicious coffee every morning.
- Custom pulse-pour recipe generation
- Brewing guidance based on user input
- Integrated brewing timer
- Recipe adjustment for sweetness/brightness
- Extraction level control
- Brew logging and notes (Pro feature)
- Temperature notifications (Pro feature)
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FourSix makes brewing pour over coffee easy. There are countless ways to brew coffee. For coffee enthusiasts, sometimes these methods can get... complicated. And following a more complex recipe can be difficult, especially in the morning when you haven't had your coffee yet. Part calculator, part timer, FourSix is designed to take a complicated method for pour over and make it simple and easy, even if you're still not completely awake. Named after the 4:6 method invented by Tetsu Kasuya, FourSix will create a custom pulse pour recipe based on 3 simple questions - Do you like your coffee sweeter or brighter? How do much do you want to extract your beans? And what size? Instantly, you'll see how each pulse-pour will break down, and how they affect your final cup. When you're ready to start, simply follow along with the Timer telling you exactly how much to pour and when. Not only will you get a great cup of coffee, but you'll be able to do it again the next morning. To use FourSix, you'll need a Hario V60 and a scale that measures in grams. Additional helpful tools include a pouring kettle with a narrow spout and a thermometer to test water temperature. If you like FourSix, but want even more, you'll want FourSix Pro. - Get extra settings so you can dial in your perfect brew exactly how you like. - Record every brew and make notes, ratings, and track your coffee beans. - Get notifications about your coffee cooling to the perfect temperature. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foursixcoffeeapp.com/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrewRatio at none against FourSix Coffee Timer's 7. BrewRatio also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (228 vs 37). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BrewRatio asks for nothing beyond the download.
FourSix Coffee Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 228 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of BrewRatio's written reviews are positive against 95% of FourSix Coffee Timer's.
BrewRatio ships an update every 12 months, FourSix Coffee Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrewRatio | FourSix Coffee Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (37 ratings) | 4.9 (228 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 | 228 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bangs | Jonathan Duenas |
Customer experience
BrewRatio
FourSix Coffee Timer
Bugs and requests
BrewRatio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FourSix Coffee Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- V2 redesign navigation confusion (unclear how to access Pro mode)
- Default mode selection requires multiple taps to access Pro features
Requested features
8 requests- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Timer continuation past set time for extended brews
- Type-in values with +/- adjustment option
- Extended recipe sizes (up to 30oz or 850.49g)
- Brew rating and archiving system
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- Additional brewing methods (Hoffmann method, etc.)
- Total elapsed time display on free version
- Receipt/export functionality for brew sessions
In-app purchases
BrewRatio
No in-app purchases
FourSix Coffee Timer
- FourSix Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- FourSix Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- FourSix Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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- FourSix Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- FourSix Pro (v1 Legacy)$1.99
- FourSix Pro$24.99
- FourSix Pro$39.99
Questions
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