# FourSix Coffee Timer vs Tasting Grounds

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tasting Grounds at free against FourSix Coffee Timer's free with in-app purchases. Tasting Grounds also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 84%) and ratings volume (226 vs 47). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tasting Grounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FourSix Coffee Timer against 4.9 for Tasting Grounds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of FourSix Coffee Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tasting Grounds's.

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, Tasting Grounds every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FourSix Coffee Timer | Tasting Grounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 61 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) | [Tasting Grounds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526958513) |

## What reviewers say

### FourSix Coffee Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670)

Simplify your pour-over coffee brewing with this app. It calculates custom pulse-pour recipes based on your preferences and guides you through each step with a built-in timer. Achieve consistent, delicious coffee every morning.

**Highlights:** Custom pulse-pour recipe generation, Brewing guidance based on user input, Integrated brewing timer, Recipe adjustment for sweetness/brightness, Extraction level control, Brew logging and notes (Pro feature), Temperature notifications (Pro feature)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FourSix Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| FourSix Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro (v1 Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| FourSix Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| FourSix Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Accurate calculations for 4:6 brewing method
- ⏱️ Reliable timer functionality
- 📊 Brew logging and notes feature
- 🔧 Highly customizable brewing parameters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription/pro upgrade prompts
- 🔄 UI redesign (v2) caused confusion for some users
- ⚙️ Default mode selection requires extra taps
- 🚫 Limited brewing method options (4:6 focused)
- 📱 No Dynamic Island support for iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- V2 redesign navigation confusion (unclear how to access Pro mode)
- Default mode selection requires multiple taps to access Pro features

**Requested features**

- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Timer continuation past set time for extended brews
- Type-in values with +/- adjustment option
- Extended recipe sizes (up to 30oz or 850.49g)
- Brew rating and archiving system


### Tasting Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps specialty coffee enthusiasts brew better coffee by logging brew details, tasting notes, and ratings. Connect with friends and the wider coffee community to share experiences, discover new coffees and roasters, and learn about coffee origins and processing methods.

**Highlights:** Log brew details and tasting notes, Rate coffees like a professional, Share brews and methods with friends, Discover coffee origins and processing, Explore new roasters and brewing techniques, See community tasting notes and ratings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

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

### Is Tasting Grounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FourSix Coffee Timer or Tasting Grounds?

Tasting Grounds is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Tasting Grounds averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do FourSix Coffee Timer or Tasting Grounds have ads?

Neither FourSix Coffee Timer nor Tasting Grounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FourSix Coffee Timer or Tasting Grounds?

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, and Tasting Grounds every 9 days. Most recently, FourSix Coffee Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tasting Grounds on August 19, 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.*