TasteBuddy vs CupTaster

A highly customizable way to log items you are interested in. This app puts all the control in your hands: you decide what food or drink items you want to keep track of; you decide what qualities you want to note for each item; you determine what type of field your data should take. It can be as simple or complex as you want it to be! CUSTOM CATEGORIES •Choose from a collection of presets or create your own customized categories for any type of food or drink •Create and arrange attributes in each category distinct to each food or drink •Choose from a variety of custom-drawn wire frames to depict your food or drink •View each category on a crisply designed home screen •Displays your top rated items directly on your home screen DYNAMIC ITEMS •Add unlimited items per each category •Add a photo of the item •Sort and filter items by any attribute or average rating •Average ratings from tastings displayed for each item UNIQUE TASTINGS •Unlimited tastings per item •Your uniquely defined criteria for tastings •Slider attributes available for quick and easy scoring and ratings The free version gives you a quick look and allows you to try out the functionality. An in-app purchase will unlock the full version and your ability to add endless categories, entries, and tastings. We have tried other tasting apps which do a good job of enumerating every nuance of a particular subject. TasteBuddy allows you to record what interests you - in as much or as little detail, and in a manner that makes sense to you.

Cupping (or cup-testing) is a coffee tasting method used in the coffee industry. It is performed all over the world according to uniform standards and specific protocols. The main purpose of cupping is to reveal the profile of the coffee. To achieve this, coffee is brewed in a universal way: ground coffee beans are placed in a glass, poured with hot water and left to steep undisturbed for four minutes. This method allows the coffee's flavor and aroma to fully develop. Cuppings are held at all stages of the coffee selection process, from the farm to the coffee shop. It is also an effective method for tasting and comparing several lots simultaneously. Baristas attend cuppings to gain insight into the potential of coffee beans and how to work better with a particular one. Those new to coffee attend cuppings to gain a deeper understanding of their preferences and to identify their preferred coffee origins. This is why we have developed a user-friendly and intuitive application with forms to fill in all characteristics according to world standards. It stores all the data so you can always go back and find something you like.