# FourSix Coffee Timer vs Brew Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FourSix Coffee Timer at 95% against Brew Timer's 40%. FourSix Coffee Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Brew Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FourSix Coffee Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 226 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of FourSix Coffee Timer's written reviews are positive against 40% of Brew Timer's.

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, Brew Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FourSix Coffee Timer | Brew Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews)** | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) |

## 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


### Brew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962)

This app helps you craft the perfect cup of coffee with customizable brew tracking and a vast library of recipes. Explore, create, and share your favorite brewing methods for various coffee makers.

**Highlights:** Customizable brew tracking, Extensive coffee recipe library, Support for 14+ brewing methods, User-created recipe sharing, Precise countdown timer, Brew logging and rating system, Pour rate tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

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

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FourSix Coffee Timer or Brew Timer?

FourSix Coffee Timer is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Brew Timer averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do FourSix Coffee Timer or Brew Timer have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; FourSix Coffee Timer does not.

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

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, and Brew Timer every 6 days. Most recently, FourSix Coffee Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Brew Timer on October 20, 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.*