# Brewguide vs FourSix Coffee Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FourSix Coffee Timer at 96% against Brewguide's 46%. FourSix Coffee Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (226 vs 14). Brewguide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Brewguide asks for nothing beyond the download.

FourSix Coffee Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 226 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Brewguide's written reviews are positive against 96% of FourSix Coffee Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brewguide | FourSix Coffee Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468/reviews) | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [acaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/935602278) | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) |

## What reviewers say

### Brewguide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewguide/id1449417468)

This app helps you set up and personalize your Acaia Pearl S coffee scale. You can also browse, create, and share coffee recipes, and transfer them directly to your scale for guided brewing.

**Highlights:** Scale setup guide, Personalize scale messages, Browse official recipes, Create and share recipes, Transfer recipes to scale, Guided brewing mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### FourSix Coffee Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670)

Simplify your pour-over coffee brewing with this app. It calculates custom pulse-pour recipes based on your preferences and guides you through each step with a built-in timer. Achieve consistent, delicious coffee every morning.

**Highlights:** Custom pulse-pour recipe generation, Brewing guidance based on user input, Integrated brewing timer, Recipe adjustment for sweetness/brightness, Extraction level control, Brew logging and notes (Pro feature), Temperature notifications (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FourSix Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| FourSix Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro (v1 Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| FourSix Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| FourSix Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Accurate calculations for 4:6 brewing method
- ⏱️ Reliable timer functionality
- 📊 Brew logging and notes feature
- 🔧 Highly customizable brewing parameters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription/pro upgrade prompts
- 🔄 UI redesign (v2) caused confusion for some users
- ⚙️ Default mode selection requires extra taps
- 🚫 Limited brewing method options (4:6 focused)
- 📱 No Dynamic Island support for iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- V2 redesign navigation confusion (unclear how to access Pro mode)
- Default mode selection requires multiple taps to access Pro features

**Requested features**

- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Timer continuation past set time for extended brews
- Type-in values with +/- adjustment option
- Extended recipe sizes (up to 30oz or 850.49g)
- Brew rating and archiving system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brewguide free?

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

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brewguide or FourSix Coffee Timer?

FourSix Coffee Timer is rated higher. Brewguide averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.8 from 226 ratings.

### Do Brewguide or FourSix Coffee Timer have ads?

Neither Brewguide nor FourSix Coffee Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brewguide or FourSix Coffee Timer?

Brewguide ships an update monthly, and FourSix Coffee Timer monthly. Most recently, Brewguide was updated on September 18, 2026 and FourSix Coffee Timer on September 23, 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.*