Beanconqueror vs Espresso FlowCon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beanconqueror
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.
- 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
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Beanconqueror - The Ultimate Coffee Companion You’re a coffee afficiando, and so am I! Beanconqueror is the product of our shared love of the drink in our cups and in our hearts. Whether you're just starting out, or are an experienced barista, Beanconqueror will help you get the most out of your coffee. Optimize your brews: Beanconqueror offers a wide range of preparation methods, including V60, Aeropress, Espresso, Orea v3, Mokkamaster and more. Each comes setup ready to go, or you can customize your preparation methods with just the parameters you want to use. This way, you can get your perfect brew every time. Keep track of your beans: Beanconqueror makes it easy to keep track of all your beans. You can easily scan or import detailed information of roasted coffee from your favourite roasters, or even from your own roasting setup. It’ll even keep track of your running total of beans so you know when you’re running low. Track your roasts: Add all the details for your green beans, roast them in batches tracking the variables you need to to maintain consistency, and automatically transfer your finished roasts to use for brewing. Dedicated water section: Beanconqueror also has a dedicated water section where you can add your custom waters to be used in the brew section. Save all the key information for your water recipes, such as general hardness, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and more. Flexibility and Convenience: Beanconqueror is available for both iPhone and iPad. It also supports several languages, including English, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Turkish, and more will be added in the future. Beanconqueror is also Open Source and free to use. Flow & Pressure Profiling: Beanconqueror is compatible with a range of bluetooth scales and pressure profile devices, including Decent Scale, Acaia Scales, Felicita Scales, Hiroia Jimmy, Eureka Precisa, Skale2, Smart Espresso Profiler, and Pressensor. It can even produce graphs to track your brew live and help you repeat your favourite brews more easily. Track your caffeine consume into Apple Health and have a look there. Whether you're looking to track your coffee journey, optimise your brews, or simply keep track of your coffee beans, Beanconqueror has everything you need to perfect your brew from green to cup.
Espresso FlowCon
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Espresso FlowCon — Precision Espresso Brewing Take control of your espresso workflow with data-driven brewing parameters tailored to your roast level. Whether you're a home barista or a seasoned professional, Espresso FlowCon gives you the tools to dial in every shot with confidence. BREW WITH PRECISION • Look up brewing parameters by Roast Level (1-5) — from Light to Dark • Get recommended pre-infusion, taper, temperature, ratio, yield, and contact time • See suggested grinder settings and shot styles for each roast level • Adjust dose with precision controls TRACK YOUR COFFEE • Catalog your coffee bags with origin, bean type, roast level, and photos • Set a favorite coffee for each roast level for quick access • Archive coffees you've finished to keep your list clean LOG EVERY SHOT • Record actual yield, contact time, TDS, and taste notes for each shot • Link shots to specific coffees and grinders • Track your grinders with brand, model, and burr settings ANALYZE YOUR PROGRESS • View shot history with search and date filters • See shot trends and charts per coffee bag • Export your shot history as CSV for external analysis FREE FEATURES • Roast Level lookup with full brewing parameters • Up to 2 coffee bags • Up to 10 shot logs • Coffee bag photos and presets • Favorite coffee selection PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full experience: • Agtron lookup with SCA (25-95) and Common (0-150) scales • Unlimited coffee bags and shot history • High-Flow Basket mode with dedicated brewing profiles • Customizable brewing profiles per coffee and per roast level • Shot Trends charts and analytics • iCloud Sync across all your devices Premium is available as a monthly ($4.99/month) or yearly ($54.99/year) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://espressoflowcon.juangarcia.app/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beanconqueror at none against Espresso FlowCon's 2. Beanconqueror also leads on device support and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Espresso FlowCon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Beanconqueror asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beanconqueror | Espresso FlowCon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars Saalbach | juan felipe garcia |
Bugs and requests
Beanconqueror
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Timer stops when app is left in background
- Bug with brew time selection menu
- Some brews not visible in brew list
Requested features
30 requests- iCloud sync/cross-device sync
- Dark mode
- Apple Watch app
- More graphical/pictorial summary of stats
- Ability to create tags for filtering
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- Recipe log/tab
- User accounts
- Cloud syncing
- Different formatting options for dates and times
- Add a field for specifying recipe (e.g., Hoffman V60)
- Add a timer with push notifications for cold brew
- Add a field for processing method (Washed, Natural, Honey)
- Add a field for farm, more location info, elevation
- Add a field for pressure reached during brew
- Add a field for grinder retention
- Ability to change date/time of a brew
- Option to indicate bean storage
- Parameter for frozen beans
- Record weight and start/finish time of each pour
- Record time of bloom pour
- More icons for brew methods
- Ability to log coffee at cafes/brewed by others
- Fields in Brew for amount of water used and time recognizing minutes/seconds
- Community approach: publish and rate recipes
- Focus/category for recipes
- Photos included in backup/export
- Add a field for coffee that ends up in the trash (e.g., purging grinder)
- Prompt for dial-in based on sour/bitter
- Ability to define a recipe for a certain bean type once optimum settings are found
- Add Wendougee Lita
Espresso FlowCon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beanconqueror
No in-app purchases
Espresso FlowCon
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Beanconqueror free?
Is Espresso FlowCon free?
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