Comparison

WPM Coffee Lab vs HiBean

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WPM Coffee Lab

Features
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With this WPM app, the user can master the settings of maximum 4 stages of extraction pressure-time profiles for your favourite taste of espresso. It allows you to provide 4 sets of sequential parameters of pressure levels (1 the lowest to 7 the highest) and time duration (0-15 seconds) for the process of coffee brewing. Besides, the user can also preset the pre-infusion level, coffee brewing group temperature as well as the steam duty at fingertips. All these settings can then be wirelessly sent to the machine for activation accordingly. After all, the user can save all those data with corresponding line curve shown into favourite recipes that can be retrieved again easily. Other data such as taste definition, the name of the bean and a photo of coffee made can also be put into the diary for the record. Remarks: The app works with designated WPM machine only.

About

HiBean

This application offers precise control over the coffee roasting process for enthusiasts and professionals. It allows real-time monitoring, adjustment of roasting parameters, and the ability to record, manage, and share custom roasting profiles.

Highlights
  • Real-time roaster control
  • Record and manage roasting curves
  • Optimize roasting process with analytics
  • Create and share custom roasting profiles
  • Seamless roaster connection
Features
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HiBean is crafted for coffee enthusiasts and professionals, providing precise control over the coffee roasting process. With this app, you can seamlessly connect to your roasters, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and adjustment of roasting parameters. With HiBean, you can: • Easily Control your roaster • Record and Manage Roasting Curves: Track and organize the roasting profiles of your green beans. • Optimize Your Roasting Process: Utilize detailed logs and analytics to enhance your roasting techniques. • Create and Share Roasting Curves: Design your own roasting profiles and share them with others. Download HiBean now and take your coffee roasting to the next level!

Screenshots

WPM Coffee Lab4 screens
HiBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HiBean at every 5 weeks against WPM Coffee Lab's every 5 months. WPM Coffee Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPM Coffee Lab ships an update every 5 months, HiBean every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WPM Coffee Lab versus HiBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPM Coffee LabHiBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG.M.P. Industrial Company LimitedLubin Zhao

In-app purchases

None

WPM Coffee Lab

No in-app purchases

None

HiBean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WPM Coffee Lab free?
WPM Coffee Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiBean free?
HiBean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WPM Coffee Lab or HiBean have ads?
Neither WPM Coffee Lab nor HiBean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WPM Coffee Lab or HiBean?
WPM Coffee Lab ships an update every 5 months, and HiBean every 5 weeks. Most recently, WPM Coffee Lab was updated on October 26, 2026 and HiBean on October 13, 2026.

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