Coffee 101 vs Caffeine Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coffee 101
Discover brewing guides for popular coffee makers, learn about grind sizes, roasts, and ratios. Find tool suggestions and explore recipes for various coffee drinks. Includes a built-in timer and ratio calculator.
- Brewing guides for multiple brewers
- Coffee education (grind, roast, ratios)
- Coffee tool suggestions
- Coffee drink recipes
- Built-in brewing timer
- Ratio calculator
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Coffee 101 is the ultimate coffee resource for iOS. This application provides you with brewing guides for some of the most popular brewers: Chemex, Hario V60, French Press, AeroPress, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, Espresso, and Turkish. Along with the Brew Guide, you will get an introductory course about Grind Sizes, Roasts, and Coffee Ratios. There are also suggestions on various Coffee Tools: Kettles, Brewers, Filters, Grinders, Scales, and Accessories. Need Recipes? There are categories for your favorites - such as Cappuccino, Frappe, Mocha, and Lattes. Coffee 101 also has a built in Timer that gives you the current step in your Brew Guide alongside the elapsed time. There is also a Ratio Calculator that will tell you how much Coffee to Water ratio you need by easily choosing how many cups you wish to make. Miss anything? Leave in-app feedback or contact us from the app as well!
Caffeine Toolkit
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Perfect Your Coffee Brewing with Professional Tools Caffeine Toolkit is the ultimate companion for coffee enthusiasts who demand precision and consistency in every cup. Whether you're a beginner or experienced barista, our comprehensive toolkit helps you brew exceptional coffee at home. SMART COFFEE CALCULATOR Calculate perfect coffee-to-water ratios for 10+ brewing methods. Support for French Press, Pour Over V60, Chemex, AeroPress, Espresso, Cold Brew, and more. Switch between metric and imperial units instantly. Adjustable strength slider for personalized taste preferences. Real-time ratio calculations with visual strength indicators. PRECISION BREW TIMER Step-by-step brewing guidance with precise timing. Visual progress tracking with custom progress bars. Haptic feedback notifications for each brewing stage. Recipe-specific timers for optimal extraction. Pause, resume, and reset functionality. EXPERT BREWING RECIPES Comprehensive recipe library with detailed instructions. Professional brewing profiles for each method. Temperature and grind size recommendations. Difficulty levels from beginner to advanced. Equipment lists and flavor profiles. PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE Dark and light mode with system sync. Onboarding tutorial for new users. User preference tracking and analytics. Seamless navigation between calculator and timer. Modern, intuitive interface design. SUPPORTED BREWING METHODS French Press, Pour Over V60, Chemex, AeroPress, Espresso, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, Turkish Coffee, Drip Machine, Syphon WHY CHOOSE CAFFEINE TOOLKIT Precision ratios eliminate guesswork. Professional-grade timing accuracy. Extensive recipe database. Beautiful, modern interface. Works offline - no internet required. Regular updates with new features. Transform your daily coffee ritual into a precise craft. Download Caffeine Toolkit today and discover the difference proper ratios and timing make in every cup. Perfect for home baristas, coffee shops, culinary students, and anyone passionate about exceptional coffee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Coffee 101 at every 6 months against Caffeine Toolkit's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Coffee 101 ships an update every 6 months, Caffeine Toolkit every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coffee 101 | Caffeine Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Ryles | FATIH MEHMET BABACAN |
In-app purchases
Coffee 101
No in-app purchases
Caffeine Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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