Comparison

Single Origin vs AeroPress Timer & Recipes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Single Origin

This app guides you through brewing coffee with step-by-step recipes and timed pour schedules. Log your tasting notes to refine your perfect cup over time. It supports various brewing methods and offers built-in profiles.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guided brew recipes
  • Timed pour schedules
  • Weight and temperature guidance
  • Brew log with tasting notes
  • Import and share recipes
  • Over 60 built-in profiles
Features
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Brew better coffee with step-by-step guided recipes and a timed pour schedule for every method. Single Origin walks you through each stage of your brew — from bloom to final pour — with real-time timers, weight targets, and temperature guidance. When you're done, log your tasting notes so you can dial in your perfect cup over time. GUIDED BREW RECIPES Follow timed, multi-step recipes for Aeropress, Chemex, V60, French Press, Kalita Wave, Clever Dripper, and more. Each recipe breaks the brew into precise pour steps, wait periods, and actions like swirling or pressing — so you never have to guess. 60+ BUILT-IN PROFILES Choose from 9 Single Origin recipes, 17 Fellow profiles (including Drops collaborations), and 37 xBloom profiles. Every recipe includes dose, ratio, grind, temperature, and timing. IMPORT & SHARE RECIPES Import recipes from Fellow brew.link share codes or xBloom share links. Create your own custom recipes and share them with a unique code. BREW LOG & TASTING NOTES After each brew, record your dose, grind setting, water temperature, yield, and brew time. Rate your cup with stars and add freeform tasting notes. Search your history to see what worked. TASTING REMINDERS Get a notification after brewing so you can log your tasting notes while the flavor is fresh. SINGLE ORIGIN + Unlock unlimited custom recipes, 500+ community recipes, brew history search, accent colors, and custom app icons with a one-time purchase. Whether you're a home barista dialing in a new bag or a beginner following your first pour-over, Single Origin keeps you on track and helps you brew consistently.

About

AeroPress Timer & Recipes

This app guides you through brewing exquisite coffee with your AeroPress. Discover a variety of expertly crafted recipes and receive step-by-step instructions for the perfect cup every time. Elevate your coffee experience and eliminate brewing guesswork.

Highlights
  • AeroPress brewing timer
  • Collection of expert recipes
  • Step-by-step brewing guidance
  • Enhances coffee quality
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Experience the ultimate AeroPress journey with the perfect companion, AeroPress Timer. Unleash the true potential of your AeroPress as it unveils a diverse collection of expertly crafted recipes. Step-by-step guidance ensures you craft the most exquisite cup of coffee every time. Waste no more time - grab your AeroPress and start brewing with AeroPress Timer. Embrace quality coffee; there's simply no room for settling with mediocrity. Disclaimer: The term "AeroPress" is a registered trademark of Aerobie, Inc., a company based in Palo Alto, California, USA. However, we hereby declare that we are not affiliated, associated, endorsed, or sponsored by Aerobie, Inc. in any manner. Our organization operates independently and offers distinct products/services that are unrelated to those of Aerobie, Inc. Any use of the term "AeroPress" on our platform is purely for informational purposes and does not imply any endorsement or authorization from Aerobie, Inc.

Screenshots

Single Origin4 screens
AeroPress Timer & Recipes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AeroPress Timer & Recipes at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. AeroPress Timer & Recipes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Single Origin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AeroPress Timer & Recipes is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. AeroPress Timer & Recipes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Single Origin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Single Origin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 50% of AeroPress Timer & Recipes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, AeroPress Timer & Recipes every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Single Origin versus AeroPress Timer & Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle OriginAeroPress Timer & Recipes
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (99 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon SampProstachki Ltd

Customer experience

Single Origin

All ratings99 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative15.2%

AeroPress Timer & Recipes

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Single Origin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroPress Timer & Recipes

One-time1
  • AeropressTimer Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Single Origin free?
Single Origin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroPress Timer & Recipes free?
AeroPress Timer & Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Single Origin or AeroPress Timer & Recipes?
Single Origin is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while AeroPress Timer & Recipes averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Single Origin or AeroPress Timer & Recipes have ads?
Neither Single Origin nor AeroPress Timer & Recipes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Origin or AeroPress Timer & Recipes?
Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, and AeroPress Timer & Recipes every 16 months. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on November 7, 2026 and AeroPress Timer & Recipes on November 7, 2026.

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