# Cuppa vs Tea Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cuppa at none against Tea Timer's 3. Cuppa also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). Tea Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tea Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 5.0 for Tea Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cuppa's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tea Timer's.

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, Tea Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuppa | Tea Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuppa-tea-timer/id1241458171/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-matcha-and-brew-guide/id6751850664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathanatos Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/342122921) | [Ivan Terekhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/888645337) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-matcha-and-brew-guide/id6751850664)

This app helps you brew the perfect cup of tea with precise timers and temperature guidance for various tea types. It syncs seamlessly between your iPhone and Apple Watch, offering convenient control and customization for your tea-making experience.

**Highlights:** Synchronized iPhone and Apple Watch timers, Preset brew times and temperatures, Customizable tea library, Apple Watch complications, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Optional pre-alert haptics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tea Timer Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tea Timer Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuppa free?

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

### Is Tea Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuppa or Tea Timer?

Tea Timer is rated higher. Cuppa averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Tea Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cuppa or Tea Timer have ads?

Neither Cuppa nor Tea Timer shows ads.

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

Cuppa ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tea Timer weekly. Most recently, Cuppa was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tea Timer on October 12, 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.*