# Single Origin vs Brew

The clearest difference is price: Brew at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Brew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Single Origin's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Brew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Single Origin has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brew's.

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, Brew every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | Brew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-buddy/id6470944589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [Leon Oberwaditzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483562209) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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 |


### Brew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-buddy/id6470944589)

Log your coffee brews, manage your inventory, and discover new recipes. Track your brewing habits and gain insights into your coffee journey. Elevate your home brewing experience with detailed logs and timers.

**Highlights:** Detailed brew logging and timers, Coffee bean and supply inventory management, Insightful brewing statistics, Curated coffee recipe discoveries, Track brewing frequency and habits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

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

### Is Brew free?

Brew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Brew is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Brew averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or Brew have ads?

Neither Single Origin nor Brew shows ads.

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

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, and Brew every 2 days. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on October 11, 2026 and Brew on September 24, 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.*