# Bean Box vs Aeromatic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bean Box at none against Aeromatic's 1. Bean Box also leads on ratings volume (748 vs 105) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Aeromatic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 82%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aeromatic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bean Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bean Box against 4.9 for Aeromatic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bean Box has 748 ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Bean Box's written reviews are positive against 97% of Aeromatic's.

Bean Box ships an update every 3 weeks, Aeromatic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bean Box | Aeromatic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-box/id1452717354/reviews) | **[4.9 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeromatic/id1553001581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **748** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bean Box, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/658352431) | [AwardSense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553001583) |

## What reviewers say

### Bean Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-box/id1452717354)

Discover and receive world-class specialty coffee from over 50 award-winning U.S. roasters. Curated by experts, this app delivers fresh, small-batch coffees to elevate your daily routine and bring you better mornings.

**Highlights:** Specialty coffee delivery, 50+ award-winning roasters, Expert curated selections, Small-batch coffee discovery, Freshly shipped coffee

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient delivery
- 👍 Excellent coffee quality
- 💡 Variety of coffee options
- 🚀 Easy ordering process
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with limited functionality
- ⚠️ Subscription management issues
- ⚠️ Inconsistent coffee selections
- 🐛 Difficulty making changes to orders

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Unable to view account information
- Coupon codes not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Search and filtering options for coffees
- Ability to manage subscription details in-app
- Option to switch between whole bean and ground coffee
- Integration of past order history and ratings


### Aeromatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeromatic/id1553001581)

Discover and brew coffee with your AeroPress using over 60 curated recipes. Features step-by-step guides, a built-in timer, and video tutorials. Track your coffee beans, rate them, and create your own recipes.

**Highlights:** 60+ curated AeroPress recipes, Step-by-step brewing instructions, Built-in stopwatch and timer, Video brew walkthroughs, Add notes and create custom recipes, Track and rate coffee beans

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aeromatic Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Comprehensive recipe library
- ⚙️ Useful grinder settings
- ⏱️ Integrated timer and step-by-step guidance
- ✨ Beautifully designed and clean UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Limited free recipe options
- 🗣️ Some features moved to paid version
- 🔊 Timer sound overrides Bluetooth audio

**Reported bugs**

- Transition sound overrides Bluetooth audio
- Some features moved to paid version after update

**Requested features**

- Add Wilfa Uniform grinder
- Update champion recipes
- Add new Aeropress equipment (e.g., XL)
- Add German language support
- Implement recipe import/export


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bean Box free?

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

### Is Aeromatic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bean Box or Aeromatic?

Aeromatic is rated higher. Bean Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 748 ratings, while Aeromatic averages 4.9 from 105 ratings.

### Do Bean Box or Aeromatic have ads?

Bean Box shows ads; Aeromatic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bean Box or Aeromatic?

Bean Box ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aeromatic monthly. Most recently, Bean Box was updated on October 15, 2026 and Aeromatic on October 16, 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.*