Comparison

FourSix Coffee Timer vs Aeromatic

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

Head to head
About

FourSix Coffee Timer

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
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FourSix makes brewing pour over coffee easy. There are countless ways to brew coffee. For coffee enthusiasts, sometimes these methods can get... complicated. And following a more complex recipe can be difficult, especially in the morning when you haven't had your coffee yet. Part calculator, part timer, FourSix is designed to take a complicated method for pour over and make it simple and easy, even if you're still not completely awake. Named after the 4:6 method invented by Tetsu Kasuya, FourSix will create a custom pulse pour recipe based on 3 simple questions - Do you like your coffee sweeter or brighter? How do much do you want to extract your beans? And what size? Instantly, you'll see how each pulse-pour will break down, and how they affect your final cup. When you're ready to start, simply follow along with the Timer telling you exactly how much to pour and when. Not only will you get a great cup of coffee, but you'll be able to do it again the next morning. To use FourSix, you'll need a Hario V60 and a scale that measures in grams. Additional helpful tools include a pouring kettle with a narrow spout and a thermometer to test water temperature. If you like FourSix, but want even more, you'll want FourSix Pro. - Get extra settings so you can dial in your perfect brew exactly how you like.  - Record every brew and make notes, ratings, and track your coffee beans.  - Get notifications about your coffee cooling to the perfect temperature. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foursixcoffeeapp.com/privacypolicy/

About

Aeromatic

Discover and brew coffee with your AeroPress using over 60 curated recipes. Features step-by-step guides, a built-in timer, and video tutorials. Track your coffee beans, rate them, and create your own recipes.

Highlights
  • 60+ curated AeroPress recipes
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions
  • Built-in stopwatch and timer
  • Video brew walkthroughs
  • Add notes and create custom recipes
  • Track and rate coffee beans
Features
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Aeromatic is the ultimate assistant app for brewing coffee with your AeroPress. It provides 60+ curated recipes from baristas, roasters, and championship winners. Brewing becomes easy with step-by-step instructions, a built-in stopwatch, and video walkthroughs. You can also add notes, create your own recipes, or share recipes with friends. If you like trying out new coffee beans, Aeromatic lets you track your beans and rate them from 1 to 5 stars. Get the most out of your AeroPress and brew better coffee with Aeromatic. This app offers an in-app purchase for Aeromatic Premium. Terms of Use can be found at https://aeromatic.app/terms.html and the Privacy Policy can be found at https://aeromatic.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

FourSix Coffee Timer4 screens
Aeromatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

FourSix Coffee Timer and Aeromatic are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Aeromatic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FourSix Coffee Timer against 4.9 for Aeromatic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 103 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of FourSix Coffee Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Aeromatic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FourSix Coffee Timer versus Aeromatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFourSix Coffee TimerAeromatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (226 ratings)4.9 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews97.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226 — better103
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJonathan DuenasAwardSense

Customer experience

FourSix Coffee Timer

All ratings226 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%

Aeromatic

All ratings103 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%

User reviews

FourSix Coffee Timer

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Aeromatic

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💡 Comprehensive recipe library
  • ⚙️ Useful grinder settings
  • ⏱️ Integrated timer and step-by-step guidance
  • ✨ Beautifully designed and clean UI

Room to improve

  • ❓ Limited free recipe options
  • 🗣️ Some features moved to paid version
  • 🔊 Timer sound overrides Bluetooth audio

Bugs and requests

FourSix Coffee Timer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Additional brewing methods (Hoffmann method, etc.)
  • Total elapsed time display on free version
  • Receipt/export functionality for brew sessions

Aeromatic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Transition sound overrides Bluetooth audio
  • Some features moved to paid version after update

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Wilfa Uniform grinder
  • Update champion recipes
  • Add new Aeropress equipment (e.g., XL)
  • Add German language support
  • Implement recipe import/export
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  • Add a drink tracker
  • Add roast level to user-created recipes
  • Add Baratza Forte grinder
  • Integrate V60 recipes
  • Dark mode option
  • Section for coffee bean flavor profiles

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FourSix Coffee Timer

Subscriptions4
  • FourSix Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • FourSix Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • FourSix Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • FourSix Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • FourSix Pro (v1 Legacy)$1.99
  • FourSix Pro$24.99
  • FourSix Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Aeromatic

One-time1
  • Aeromatic Premium$7.99

Questions

Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?
FourSix Coffee Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aeromatic free?
Aeromatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FourSix Coffee Timer or Aeromatic?
Aeromatic is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Aeromatic averages 4.9 from 103 ratings.
Do FourSix Coffee Timer or Aeromatic have ads?
Neither FourSix Coffee Timer nor Aeromatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FourSix Coffee Timer or Aeromatic?
FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, and Aeromatic monthly. Most recently, FourSix Coffee Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Aeromatic on September 23, 2026.

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