# Coffee Notebook vs CROWD ROASTER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CROWD ROASTER at none against Coffee Notebook's 1. CROWD ROASTER also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). Coffee Notebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 80%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. CROWD ROASTER asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, CROWD ROASTER every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Notebook | CROWD ROASTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NORIHIKO HAYASAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/512237338) | [Solflare Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570384172) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-notebook/id1385756390)

Record detailed information about coffees you encounter. Track tasting notes, origins, and brewing methods to build a personal coffee journal. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts wanting to remember their favorite brews.

**Highlights:** Record coffee details, Track tasting notes, Log origin and brewing methods, Build a personal coffee journal, Save favorite brews

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム機能(月額課金) | $0.49 | per month |


### CROWD ROASTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-roaster/id1531080135)

Discover and purchase premium roasted coffee beans curated by your favorite roasters. Share your coffee experiences and the joy of exceptional brews with others.

**Highlights:** Purchase premium roasted coffee beans, Select favorite roasters, Combine raw beans with roasters, Share coffee experiences, Discover curated brews

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Notebook free?

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

### Is CROWD ROASTER free?

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

### Do Coffee Notebook or CROWD ROASTER have ads?

Both Coffee Notebook and CROWD ROASTER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Notebook or CROWD ROASTER?

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, and CROWD ROASTER every 3 months. Most recently, Coffee Notebook was updated on October 6, 2026 and CROWD ROASTER on October 3, 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.*