Comparison

Single Origin vs BeannThere

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

Head to head
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
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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

BeannThere

Features
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Discover the world’s best coffee & matcha spots with BeannThere your ultimate specialty café companion. Whether you’re exploring your neighborhood or traveling to new cities, find hidden gems and popular spots that coffee and matcha lovers rave about. Key Features : - Smart Café Discovery – Find specialty coffee and matcha spots near you using advanced location-based search - Community Reviews – Read authentic reviews from fellow coffee and matcha enthusiasts, and share your own experiences - Personal Favorites – Save your favorite cafés and get notified when you’re nearby - Photo Sharing – Capture and share your favorite café moments with the community - Global Exploration – Discover coffee and matcha culture in cities around the world, from Tokyo to Melbourne - Smart Notifications – Get alerts when you’re near your saved spots - Your Café Journey – Track your coffee and matcha adventures with personal statistics Perfect For : - Coffee and matcha enthusiasts - Travelers seeking authentic local café experiences - Remote workers looking for great coffee shop or tea bar environments - Anyone who appreciates quality drinks and community Why BeannThere? We believe great drinks are more than just what’s in the cup it’s about the experience, the atmosphere, and the people who share that passion. BeannThere connects you with cafés that celebrate both exceptional coffee and matcha. Download BeannThere today and transform how you discover, experience, and share your café journey. Your next favorite spot coffee or matcha is waiting to be discovered.

Screenshots

Single Origin4 screens
BeannThere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeannThere at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Single Origin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, BeannThere every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Single Origin versus BeannThere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle OriginBeannThere
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJon SampTom Paape

In-app purchases

None

Single Origin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeannThere

One-time1
  • Remove Ads – Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Single Origin free?
Single Origin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeannThere free?
BeannThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Single Origin or BeannThere have ads?
Neither Single Origin nor BeannThere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Origin or BeannThere?
Single Origin ships an update every 10 days, and BeannThere every 5 days. Most recently, Single Origin was updated on November 3, 2026 and BeannThere on October 31, 2026.

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