Caffen8 vs Beans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Caffen8
Explore the world of coffee with this app. Learn about various coffee types, preparation methods, and enjoy a cup counter to track your intake. Discover recipes for espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and more in a fun, interactive interface.
- Coffee type information
- Preparation methods
- Cup counter
- Recipe guides
- Interactive interface
- Video scenes
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If you want to know about coffee, start here! Look and learn all about your favourite pastime - coffee! While you're there, use the handy cup counter to keep track of how many cups you have! Starting with Espresso, milk based drinks like cafe latte, international coffee styles such as viennese and vietnamese, there's a lot to learn about! Maybe you like something for dessert? Choose affogato. Iced coffee for a hot day? How do you make the perfect cappuccino? its in the app. How coarse is the grind for the simple to use french press? There's more, much more, in a funky interface with swipe navigation and complimentary video scenes.
Beans
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Stop wasting great coffee on forgotten settings. You found the perfect grind size yesterday. What was it again? 18g or 20g? Was that brew time 25 or 30 seconds? Beans solves the problem every coffee lover has: remembering what actually worked. TRACK EVERY DETAIL Save beans with roast date, origin, and your notes Log dose, grind size, temperature, and brew time Rate each cup and add tasting notes Never forget a great brew again GUIDED BREWING Step-by-step pour over guides Equipment tracking (grinder, machine, settings) Refine recipes for each bean type Daily coffee check-ins BUILD YOUR COFFEE KNOWLEDGE See what worked and what didn't Compare brews side-by-side Build your personal coffee library Learn from the community Whether you're dialing in your first espresso or perfecting your V60 technique, Beans helps you brew consistently great coffee without the guesswork. Download Beans and never waste another cup trying to remember what you did yesterday.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beans at every 2 weeks against Caffen8's every 26 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caffen8 ships an update every 26 months, Beans every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caffen8 | Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael glucz | Kasper Holm |
In-app purchases
Caffen8
No in-app purchases
Beans
No in-app purchases









