Comparison

Single Origin vs Coffee info and knowledge

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 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
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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

Coffee info and knowledge

Features
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Welcome to our coffee app, where we bring the world of coffee right to your fingertips. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of coffee, our app has everything you need to know about this beloved beverage. From coffee knowledge and tasting notes to a map of nearby coffee shops, we have all the tools to make your coffee experience more enjoyable. Our app features a comprehensive coffee knowledge section, where you can learn about different types of coffee, roast levels, brewing methods, and much more. You can also explore our tasting notes section, which provides detailed information on the flavor, aroma, and body of different types of coffee. If you're looking for a new coffee shop to try, our app has you covered. With our interactive map, you can easily find coffee shops near you and explore their menus and reviews. And if you prefer to make your own coffee at home, our app includes a checklist for making the perfect cup, as well as a collection of recipes for different types of coffee drinks.We also care about your health, and our app includes a health kit that checks your coffee consumption and provides notes on how to maintain a healthy coffee intake. We integrate with the health app (HealthKit) to read and track your health data and help you track your Caffeine intake

Screenshots

Single Origin4 screens
Coffee info and knowledge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coffee info and knowledge at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Single Origin's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Coffee info and knowledge is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coffee info and knowledge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Origin ships an update weekly, Coffee info and knowledge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Single Origin versus Coffee info and knowledge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle OriginCoffee info and knowledge
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon SampMan Hung Sun

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Single Origin

One-time1
  • Single Origin Plus$0.99
1 purchases

Coffee info and knowledge

One-time1
  • upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Single Origin free?
Single Origin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Coffee info and knowledge free?
Coffee info and knowledge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Single Origin or Coffee info and knowledge have ads?
Neither Single Origin nor Coffee info and knowledge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Origin or Coffee info and knowledge?
Single Origin ships an update weekly, and Coffee info and knowledge every 10 days. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on September 23, 2026 and Coffee info and knowledge on September 4, 2026.

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