# Single Origin vs Brew Timer

The clearest difference is price: Brew Timer at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Brew Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Single Origin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Brew Timer is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Single Origin against 4.4 for Brew Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Single Origin's written reviews are positive against 40% of Brew Timer's.

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, Brew Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | Brew Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962)

This app helps you craft the perfect cup of coffee with customizable brew tracking and a vast library of recipes. Explore, create, and share your favorite brewing methods for various coffee makers.

**Highlights:** Customizable brew tracking, Extensive coffee recipe library, Support for 14+ brewing methods, User-created recipe sharing, Precise countdown timer, Brew logging and rating system, Pour rate tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

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

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

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

Single Origin is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Brew Timer averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or Brew Timer have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Single Origin does not.

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

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, and Brew Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on October 11, 2026 and Brew Timer on October 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*