# Coffee Book vs Timer.Coffee

The clearest difference is rating: Timer.Coffee at 5.0 against Coffee Book's 4.7. Timer.Coffee also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer.Coffee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 135 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Coffee Book's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer.Coffee's.

Coffee Book ships an update monthly, Timer.Coffee every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Book | Timer.Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263/reviews) | **[5.0 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Logan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322424210) | [Anton Karliner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688625331) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263)

This app helps you track, replicate, and perfect your coffee brewing. Log detailed brew variables, discover recipes, and monitor caffeine intake. It's designed for coffee enthusiasts to understand and improve their craft.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive brew log with over 20 variables, Espresso dial-in tracking and feedback, Customizable recipe library, Caffeine intake tracking with Apple Health sync, Step-by-step guides for popular brewing methods, Lock screen widgets for quick timer access, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Book Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $4.99 | per year |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $9.99 | per year |
| Bean Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Beans Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Lifetime ) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus (Annual) | $25.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book | $29.99 | one-time |


### Timer.Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787)

This app provides a free, open-source timer and calculator for coffee brewing, offering step-by-step instructions for numerous methods. It allows users to adjust quantities, save grind settings, and track their brewing history. Enjoy real-time community insights and share your own custom recipes.

**Highlights:** 22 Brewing Methods, Coffee Calculator, Custom Grind Size, Background Brewing, Live Activities, Create & Share Recipes, Brew Diary, Bean Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a small coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a medium coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Book free?

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

### Is Timer.Coffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Book or Timer.Coffee?

Timer.Coffee is rated higher. Coffee Book averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Timer.Coffee averages 5.0 from 135 ratings.

### Do Coffee Book or Timer.Coffee have ads?

Neither Coffee Book nor Timer.Coffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Book or Timer.Coffee?

Coffee Book ships an update monthly, and Timer.Coffee every 10 days. Most recently, Coffee Book was updated on October 19, 2026 and Timer.Coffee on October 15, 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.*