# Cuppa vs iBrewCoffee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cuppa at none against iBrewCoffee's 5. iBrewCoffee's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBrewCoffee sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cuppa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cuppa against 4.8 for iBrewCoffee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cuppa's written reviews are positive against 94% of iBrewCoffee's.

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, iBrewCoffee monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuppa | iBrewCoffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuppa-tea-timer/id1241458171/reviews)** | [4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Nathanatos Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/342122921) | [Stanislav Novacek](https://appshunter.io/developer/739706722) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuppa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuppa-tea-timer/id1241458171)

Easily time your tea steeping with this simple utility. Select your tea type and start brewing, with customizable options and notifications when your tea is ready. Supports up to two simultaneous brews.

**Highlights:** Simple one-tap brewing, Customizable brew times, Add custom teas, Dual tea timers, Steeping progress visualization, Notifications for completion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iBrewCoffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532)

Log your coffee bean details, brewing methods, and tasting notes. Save and organize your coffee products and brews, then export them as a printable journal or share with friends. Discover and record thousands of coffee origins, roasteries, and brewing techniques.

**Highlights:** Save coffee bean products, Record detailed brew parameters, Track brewing equipment, Export coffee journal to PDF, Share brews with friends, Search saved coffee data, Export data to Excel/CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Exports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Products | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuppa free?

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

### Is iBrewCoffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuppa or iBrewCoffee?

Cuppa is rated higher. Cuppa averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while iBrewCoffee averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Cuppa or iBrewCoffee have ads?

Neither Cuppa nor iBrewCoffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuppa or iBrewCoffee?

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, and iBrewCoffee monthly. Most recently, Cuppa was updated on November 1, 2026 and iBrewCoffee on November 1, 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.*