# Single Origin vs SlowEat

The clearest difference is price: SlowEat at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. SlowEat also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Single Origin's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Single Origin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Single Origin has 99 ratings behind it against 2, 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 45% of SlowEat's.

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, SlowEat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Single Origin | SlowEat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sloweat-mindful-eating-tracker/id6742094566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) | [恺诚 吉](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676198101) |

## What reviewers say

### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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 |


### SlowEat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sloweat-mindful-eating-tracker/id6742094566)

This app helps you eat more slowly and mindfully through various modes, including camera-based detection and Apple Watch haptic guidance. It offers customizable reminders, progress tracking, and an achievement system to encourage healthier eating habits.

**Highlights:** Smart camera detection for chewing speed, Apple Watch haptic rhythm guidance, iPhone standalone haptic feedback, Customizable meal reminders, Dynamic Island and widget integration, Achievement system with ranks and badges, Data tracking and trend analysis

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SlowEat LifeTime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Single Origin free?

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

### Is SlowEat free?

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

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

Single Origin is rated higher. Single Origin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while SlowEat averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Single Origin or SlowEat have ads?

Neither Single Origin nor SlowEat shows ads.

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

Single Origin ships an update every 9 days, and SlowEat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on October 15, 2026 and SlowEat on October 17, 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.*