# Single Origin vs Timer.Coffee

The clearest difference is price: Timer.Coffee at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Timer.Coffee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Single Origin's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Timer.Coffee is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer.Coffee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer.Coffee's.

Single Origin ships an update weekly, Timer.Coffee every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | Timer.Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) | **[5.0 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [Anton Karliner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688625331) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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 |


### Timer.Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787)

This app provides a free, open-source timer and calculator for coffee brewing, offering step-by-step instructions for numerous methods. It allows users to adjust quantities, save grind settings, and track their brewing history. Enjoy real-time community insights and share your own custom recipes.

**Highlights:** 22 Brewing Methods, Coffee Calculator, Custom Grind Size, Background Brewing, Live Activities, Create & Share Recipes, Brew Diary, Bean Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a small coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a medium coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

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

### Is Timer.Coffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Single Origin or Timer.Coffee?

Timer.Coffee is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Timer.Coffee averages 5.0 from 133 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or Timer.Coffee have ads?

Neither Single Origin nor Timer.Coffee shows ads.

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

Single Origin ships an update weekly, and Timer.Coffee every 10 days. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer.Coffee on September 21, 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.*