# Single Origin vs iBrewCoffee

The clearest difference is price: iBrewCoffee at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. iBrewCoffee also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iBrewCoffee is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iBrewCoffee sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iBrewCoffee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 93% of iBrewCoffee's.

Single Origin ships an update weekly, iBrewCoffee monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | iBrewCoffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [Stanislav Novacek](https://appshunter.io/developer/739706722) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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 |


### iBrewCoffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532)

Log your coffee bean details, brewing methods, and tasting notes. Save and organize your coffee products and brews, then export them as a printable journal or share with friends. Discover and record thousands of coffee origins, roasteries, and brewing techniques.

**Highlights:** Save coffee bean products, Record detailed brew parameters, Track brewing equipment, Export coffee journal to PDF, Share brews with friends, Search saved coffee data, Export data to Excel/CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Exports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Products | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

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

### Is iBrewCoffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Single Origin or iBrewCoffee?

iBrewCoffee is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while iBrewCoffee averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or iBrewCoffee have ads?

Neither Single Origin nor iBrewCoffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Single Origin or iBrewCoffee?

Single Origin ships an update weekly, and iBrewCoffee monthly. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on September 23, 2026 and iBrewCoffee on September 11, 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.*