Comparison

Coffee Book vs Brewing Notes

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

Head to head
About

Coffee Book

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
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Ever brew a life-changing cup of coffee, only to forget the recipe and never taste its perfection again? Stop leaving great coffee to chance. Coffee Book is your personal brew journal, designed to help you track, replicate, and perfect every single cup you make. Whether you're a seasoned barista or just starting your coffee journey, Coffee Book empowers you to understand your coffee on a deeper level. Log the finest details of your brew—from bean origin and grind size to water temperature and brew time. Our intuitive interface makes it simple to record your process and rate the outcome, turning every cup into a learning experience. Coffee book doesn’t collect any data - your data is yours. UNLOCK YOUR PERFECT BREW: Comprehensive Brew Log: Track over 20 variables for each brew, including beans, grinder, water, and equipment. Finally understand what makes a good cup, great. Espresso Dial-In: Master the art of espresso. Log your shots, track changes in grind and time, and pull consistently delicious shots with detailed feedback. Recipe Library: Discover new recipes for your favorite methods or save your own creations. Your entire coffee history, organized and searchable. Caffeine Tracking: Sync seamlessly with Apple Health to monitor your daily caffeine intake automatically. BREW WITH ANY METHOD: From pour-over to immersion, we have you covered. Get step-by-step guides for all the most popular brewing methods: - AeroPress - Chemex - V60 - Espresso - French Press - Cold Brew - Origami - Hario Switch - W60 ...and many more. YOUR COFFEE, YOUR DATA: We believe your coffee data belongs to you. That's why Coffee Book is built with privacy at its core. All your brew data is securely stored in the cloud, so you'll never lose a recipe, but we will never sell or analyze your personal information. FEATURES FOR THE MODERN BARISTA: Dial-in: Quickly dial in the perfect espresso, and never waste a bean again. Lock Screen Widgets: Start your next brew timer with a single tap from your lock screen. Shortcuts Integration: Automate your coffee workflow with powerful Siri Shortcuts. Photo Journal: Keep a visual diary of your best beans and most beautiful pours. Universal App: A single purchase gets you access on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision. Stop guessing and start brewing with intention. Download Coffee Book today and turn your kitchen into your favorite café. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Brewing Notes

Features
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Track coffee brews, save recipes, and refine every cup with Brewing Notes - your minimalist coffee journal for espresso, pour over, AeroPress, and more. Log grind size, ratio, temperature, and tasting notes to improve consistency and perfect your coffee ritual.

Screenshots

Coffee Book4 screens
Brewing Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brewing Notes at none against Coffee Book's 9. Brewing Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brewing Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coffee Book versus Brewing Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee BookBrewing Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander LoganVICTOR HEID KUNAMITSU MIKO

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Coffee Book

Subscriptions3
  • Coffee Book Plus$1.991 Month
  • Coffee Book Plus ( Annual )7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Coffee Book Plus ( Annual )7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Bean Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Bag of Beans Tip$9.99
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  • Coffee Book Plus ( Lifetime )$14.99
  • Coffee Book Plus (Annual)$25.99
  • Coffee Book$29.99
None

Brewing Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coffee Book free?
Coffee Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brewing Notes free?
Brewing Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coffee Book or Brewing Notes have ads?
Neither Coffee Book nor Brewing Notes shows ads.

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