# Cuppa vs Tea Brew Timer & Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cuppa at none against Tea Brew Timer & Journal's 3. Cuppa also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tea Brew Timer & Journal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cuppa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cuppa against 5.0 for Tea Brew Timer & Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuppa has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, Tea Brew Timer & Journal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuppa | Tea Brew Timer & Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuppa-tea-timer/id1241458171/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-brew-timer-and-journal/id6745836038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathanatos Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/342122921) | [Yevhenii Filipiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805123915) |

## 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


### Tea Brew Timer & Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-brew-timer-and-journal/id6745836038)

Master the art of tea brewing with a customizable timer, detailed tasting notes, and a curated tea library. Explore different tea varieties, record brewing parameters, and discover the cultural significance of tea pets. Elevate your daily tea ritual into a mindful experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable tea timer, Detailed tasting notes, Curated tea library, Brewing parameter tracking, Tea pet discovery, Infusion time calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowl of Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mug | $2.99 | one-time |
| Teapot | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuppa free?

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

### Is Tea Brew Timer & Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuppa or Tea Brew Timer & Journal?

Tea Brew Timer & Journal is rated higher. Cuppa averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Tea Brew Timer & Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cuppa or Tea Brew Timer & Journal have ads?

Neither Cuppa nor Tea Brew Timer & Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuppa or Tea Brew Timer & Journal?

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tea Brew Timer & Journal every 3 months. Most recently, Cuppa was updated on September 13, 2026 and Tea Brew Timer & Journal on August 19, 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.*