# Beanconqueror vs BeanBook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beanconqueror at none against BeanBook's 1. Beanconqueror also leads on ratings volume (138 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeanBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 BeanBook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanconqueror has 138 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, BeanBook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanconqueror | BeanBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanbook-coffee-journal/id6741008800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) | [MOVIECLUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768676793) |

## 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


### BeanBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanbook-coffee-journal/id6741008800)

Log your coffee beans and brewing sessions to refine your perfect cup. Save favorite recipes and track different brewing methods without social pressure or streaks.

**Highlights:** Save coffee bags with details, Log brewing shots with parameters, Save and repeat favorite recipes, Track multiple brewing methods, Export your data, One-time purchase for Pro features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeanBook Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanconqueror free?

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

### Is BeanBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beanconqueror or BeanBook?

BeanBook is rated higher. Beanconqueror averages 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while BeanBook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Beanconqueror or BeanBook have ads?

Neither Beanconqueror nor BeanBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beanconqueror or BeanBook?

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, and BeanBook every 5 weeks. Most recently, Beanconqueror was updated on September 13, 2026 and BeanBook on September 4, 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.*