# Beanconqueror vs Bloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beanconqueror at none against Bloom's 3. Beanconqueror also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 1). Bloom's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloom 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 Bloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanconqueror has 139 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 100% of Bloom's.

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanconqueror | Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanconqueror/id1445297158/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6759914524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Saalbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071918921) | [Parth Jadhav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881613249) |

## 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


### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6759914524)

Log your coffee brewing process with a timer and journal. Track your coffee beans, follow recipes, and record tasting notes to improve your next cup. Features include a coffee shelf, guided brewing, and inventory management.

**Highlights:** Coffee bean inventory and tracking, Step-by-step guided brewing timer, Coffee recipe creation and import, Journal entries for tasting notes, Coffee bag scanning and review, Equipment and caffeine intake tracking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloom Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bloom Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Bloom Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanconqueror free?

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

### Is Bloom free?

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

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

Bloom is rated higher. Beanconqueror averages 4.9 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Bloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beanconqueror or Bloom have ads?

Neither Beanconqueror nor Bloom shows ads.

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

Beanconqueror ships an update monthly, and Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beanconqueror was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bloom on November 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.*