# Coffee Notebook vs Drip Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Drip Timer at none against Coffee Notebook's shown. Drip Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Coffee Notebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Drip Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, Drip Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Notebook | Drip Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NORIHIKO HAYASAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/512237338) | [Morikawa Tatsunosuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736869704) |

## 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 |


### Drip Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drip-timer-recipe-and-beans/id6744885251)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support developer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Notebook free?

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

### Is Drip Timer free?

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

### Do Coffee Notebook or Drip Timer have ads?

Coffee Notebook shows ads; Drip Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Notebook or Drip Timer?

Coffee Notebook ships an update weekly, and Drip Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Coffee Notebook was updated on September 6, 2026 and Drip Timer on September 20, 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.*