Comparison

Single Origin vs Multibrew

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

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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
Currently charting
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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

Multibrew

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Meet the "Swiss Army Knife" of coffee-brewing apps, Multibrew! Multibrew is an app that is laser-focused on quickly giving you the essential information you need to brew the perfect cup every time. No surfing through menus, no fiddling with various settings, no fluff: just you and your coffee. Key Features: - Diverse Brew Types: Currently supports Pour Over, French Press, Aeropress, and Vietnamese Phin. Each method is illustrated with easy-to-understand icons to help you select the right brew type for your mood and taste. - Customizable Strength and Size: Adjust the strength of your coffee and the how much you want. Multibrew calculates the precise amount of coffee grounds and water required for your chosen settings. Additionally, there are a few extra features for Pour Over that help calculate the amount of water to pour for each "pour session." - User-Friendly Interface: The dark-themed interface is designed for ease of use, with intuitive navigation and clear, concise instructions. Multibrew makes it simple to brew your favorite coffee, whether you're making a quick cup or experimenting with new techniques. Enhance your coffee brewing experience with Multibrew. Download now and start crafting your perfect cup of coffee with ease! Note: have some feedback? Feel free to reach out at the following email -> josh.multibrew@gmail.com

Screenshots

Single Origin4 screens
Multibrew3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multibrew at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Multibrew also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On 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

Multibrew is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, Multibrew every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Single Origin versus Multibrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle OriginMultibrew
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#66 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon SampJoshua Lonsako

In-app purchases

None

Single Origin

No in-app purchases

None

Multibrew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Single Origin free?
Single Origin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multibrew free?
Multibrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Single Origin or Multibrew have ads?
Neither Single Origin nor Multibrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Origin or Multibrew?
Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, and Multibrew every 6 weeks. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Multibrew on October 30, 2026.

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