# Beanconqueror vs Coffee Library

Beanconqueror and Coffee Library both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Beanconqueror's written reviews are positive against 50% of Coffee Library's. Beanconqueror also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (138 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beanconqueror asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Beanconqueror against 5.0 for Coffee Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanconqueror has 138 ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of Coffee Library's.

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, Coffee Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanconqueror | Coffee Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-library-bean-tracker/id6664071528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) | [Jankulabor OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343955220) |

## 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


### Coffee Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-library-bean-tracker/id6664071528)

Organize your coffee beans and brewing notes with this personal coffee journal. Track inventory, identify beans with AI, and get reminders for peak freshness. Effortlessly manage your coffee stash and brew with confidence.

**Highlights:** Coffee journal for origin and tasting notes, AI recognition for bean identification, Resting reminders for peak freshness, Dose tracking for frozen/unfrozen beans, NFC smart labeling for organization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanconqueror free?

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

### Is Coffee Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beanconqueror or Coffee Library?

Coffee Library is rated higher. Beanconqueror averages 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Coffee Library averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beanconqueror or Coffee Library have ads?

Neither Beanconqueror nor Coffee Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beanconqueror or Coffee Library?

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, and Coffee Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beanconqueror was updated on October 9, 2026 and Coffee Library 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.*