# FourSix Coffee Timer vs Coffee Journal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coffee Journal at every 4 days against FourSix Coffee Timer's monthly. Coffee Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Coffee Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 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 — 4.9 for FourSix Coffee Timer against 4.9 for Coffee Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 229 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of FourSix Coffee Timer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Coffee Journal's.

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, Coffee Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FourSix Coffee Timer | Coffee Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) | [Bitlever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743046207) |

## 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FourSix Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| FourSix Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| FourSix Pro | $24.99 | 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


### Coffee Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064)

Log your coffee brews, beans, and recipes in a digital journal. Track brewing details, tasting notes, and coffee bag aging. Discover new recipes and connect with the coffee community.

**Highlights:** Coffee journal for brews and café visits, Track beans, roast dates, and aging, Explore and save coffee recipes, Organize coffee gear, AI bag scanning for details, Coffee community feed

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeanBook Pro Monthly | $7.90 | per month |
| BeanBook Pro | $35.90 | per year |
| BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year |
| BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

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

### Is Coffee Journal free?

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

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

Coffee Journal is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Coffee Journal averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

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

Neither FourSix Coffee Timer nor Coffee Journal shows ads.

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

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, and Coffee Journal every 4 days. Most recently, FourSix Coffee Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Coffee Journal on November 8, 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.*