# Beanconqueror vs Odyssey Espresso

The clearest difference is ads: Beanconqueror at none against Odyssey Espresso's shown. Beanconqueror also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Beanconqueror against 5.0 for Odyssey Espresso. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanconqueror has 139 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Beanconqueror's written reviews are positive against 100% of Odyssey Espresso's.

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, Odyssey Espresso every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanconqueror | Odyssey Espresso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odyssey-espresso/id1596186184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 141 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) | [Odyssey Espresso, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582322540) |

## What reviewers say

### Beanconqueror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158)

This app helps coffee enthusiasts of all levels optimize their brewing process and manage their coffee beans. It supports various preparation methods, allows detailed tracking of beans and roasts, and offers advanced features like water recipe customization and flow profiling.

**Highlights:** Brew optimization for multiple methods, Detailed coffee bean tracking, Roast tracking and management, Customizable water recipes, Flow and pressure profiling, Bluetooth scale integration, Caffeine tracking to Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable and detailed
- 🌟 Free and ad-free
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive tracking of brews and equipment
- ✅ Supports Bluetooth devices (scales, refractometers)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scale connectivity issues (iOS)
- 🤔 Some UI elements could be clearer
- ⏳ Manual import/export for sync
- 📸 Photo upload issues/crashes
- ⚙️ Some settings are cumbersome to re-enter

**Reported bugs**

- Scale connectivity issues with iOS devices
- App crashes when trying to add a picture
- Brew time selection menu not appearing
- Some brews not visible in brew list
- App crashes when trying to add a picture on iPhone 13 Pro

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync/cross-device sync
- Dark mode
- Apple Watch app
- More graphical/pictorial summary of stats
- Ability to create tags for filtering


### Odyssey Espresso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odyssey-espresso/id1596186184)

Monitor your espresso machine's performance with real-time metrics and detailed brew plots. Save and review past brews with tasting notes, and use them as overlays for consistent results.

**Highlights:** Real-time brew metrics, Brew plotting (weight, pressure, ratio, flow), Save brews with tasting notes, Overlay old brews for consistency, Fluid level monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanconqueror free?

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

### Is Odyssey Espresso free?

Odyssey Espresso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beanconqueror or Odyssey Espresso?

Odyssey Espresso is rated higher. Beanconqueror averages 4.9 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Odyssey Espresso averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Beanconqueror or Odyssey Espresso have ads?

Odyssey Espresso shows ads; Beanconqueror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beanconqueror or Odyssey Espresso?

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, and Odyssey Espresso every 4 weeks. Most recently, Beanconqueror was updated on October 21, 2026 and Odyssey Espresso 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.*