# Beanconqueror vs Brew Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beanconqueror at 94% against Brew Timer's 40%. Beanconqueror also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Brew Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beanconqueror asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beanconqueror holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanconqueror has 138 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Beanconqueror's written reviews are positive against 40% of Brew Timer's.

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, Brew Timer every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanconqueror | Brew Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) |

## 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


### Brew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962)

This app helps you craft the perfect cup of coffee with customizable brew tracking and a vast library of recipes. Explore, create, and share your favorite brewing methods for various coffee makers.

**Highlights:** Customizable brew tracking, Extensive coffee recipe library, Support for 14+ brewing methods, User-created recipe sharing, Precise countdown timer, Brew logging and rating system, Pour rate tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanconqueror free?

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

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beanconqueror or Brew Timer?

Beanconqueror is rated higher. Beanconqueror averages 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Brew Timer averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Beanconqueror or Brew Timer have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Beanconqueror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beanconqueror or Brew Timer?

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, and Brew Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Beanconqueror was updated on October 9, 2026 and Brew Timer on October 9, 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.*