# Coffee Notebook vs Tea Timer for You

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tea Timer for You at 14.0 against Coffee Notebook's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Tea Timer for You sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, Tea Timer for You every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Notebook | Tea Timer for You |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-for-you/id1559336043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NORIHIKO HAYASAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/512237338) | [Yoshihiro Tamai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530012576) |

## 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 |


### Tea Timer for You

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-timer-for-you/id1559336043)

Manage the optimal brewing time and temperature for various teas. This app allows you to register tea information, set custom timers, and add personal notes for each type. It also includes a general-purpose timer for non-tea brewing needs.

**Highlights:** Tea leaf management by type, Customizable tea information (image, temp, time), Bookmarking for favorite teas, Notepad for tea-specific memos, Timers for individual tea leaves, General purpose timer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Notebook free?

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

### Is Tea Timer for You free?

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

### Do Coffee Notebook or Tea Timer for You have ads?

Both Coffee Notebook and Tea Timer for You show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Notebook or Tea Timer for You?

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, and Tea Timer for You every 5 days. Most recently, Coffee Notebook was updated on September 6, 2026 and Tea Timer for You on June 5, 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.*