# Single Origin vs Coffee Book

The clearest difference is price: Coffee Book at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Coffee Book also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Coffee Book is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Book holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 90% of Coffee Book's.

Single Origin ships an update weekly, Coffee Book monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | Coffee Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [Alexander Logan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322424210) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app guides you through brewing coffee with step-by-step recipes and timed pour schedules. Log your tasting notes and brew history to refine your perfect cup. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided brew recipes, Real-time timers and pour schedules, Weight and temperature guidance, Brew log with tasting notes, Import and share custom recipes, Tasting reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Origin Plus | $0.99 | one-time |


### Coffee Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263)

This app helps you track, replicate, and perfect your coffee brewing. Log detailed brew variables, discover recipes, and monitor caffeine intake. It's designed for coffee enthusiasts to understand and improve their craft.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive brew log with over 20 variables, Espresso dial-in tracking and feedback, Customizable recipe library, Caffeine intake tracking with Apple Health sync, Step-by-step guides for popular brewing methods, Lock screen widgets for quick timer access, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Book Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $4.99 | per year |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $9.99 | per year |
| Bean Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Beans Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Lifetime ) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus (Annual) | $25.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

Single Origin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Coffee Book free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Single Origin or Coffee Book?

Coffee Book is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Coffee Book averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or Coffee Book have ads?

Neither Single Origin nor Coffee Book shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Single Origin or Coffee Book?

Single Origin ships an update weekly, and Coffee Book monthly. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on September 23, 2026 and Coffee Book on September 20, 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.*