# FourSix Coffee Timer vs Brewly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brewly at none against FourSix Coffee Timer's 3. Brewly also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 1). On price, rating 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. Brewly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FourSix Coffee Timer against 5.0 for Brewly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 229 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FourSix Coffee Timer | Brewly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewly-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6738063344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) | [Jerome Sommerfeldt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779161388) |

## 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


### Brewly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewly-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6738063344)

Master your coffee brewing with guided timers, customizable recipes, and a detailed journal. Track grinder settings, rate your brews, and easily replicate your favorite cups. No ads, subscriptions, or accounts needed.

**Highlights:** Guided brewing timers, Editable coffee recipes, Grinder setting tracking, Brew journal and history, Recipe sharing, Light and dark modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FourSix Coffee Timer free?

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

### Is Brewly free?

Brewly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Brewly is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Brewly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither FourSix Coffee Timer nor Brewly shows ads.

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

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