# Coffee Book vs EverShelf

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Coffee Book at 83 against EverShelf's 1. Coffee Book also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). EverShelf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EverShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EverShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Book has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coffee Book ships an update monthly, EverShelf every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Book | EverShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evershelf/id6759439940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 298 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Logan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322424210) | [Joshumi Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878581069) |

## 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 |


### EverShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evershelf/id6759439940)

Build a personalized food storage and emergency preparedness plan for your household. Track inventory, monitor expiration dates, and organize supplies efficiently. Connect with others to share surplus food and reduce waste.

**Highlights:** Personalized preparedness plan, Unlimited inventory items, Food and water coverage tracking, Expiration tracking, Storage location organization, Shopping lists, Community sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Book free?

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

### Is EverShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Book or EverShelf?

EverShelf is rated higher. Coffee Book averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while EverShelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Coffee Book or EverShelf have ads?

Neither Coffee Book nor EverShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Book or EverShelf?

Coffee Book ships an update monthly, and EverShelf every 5 months. Most recently, Coffee Book was updated on September 20, 2026 and EverShelf on September 9, 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.*