# FourSix Coffee Timer vs Recidex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recidex at none against FourSix Coffee Timer's 7. Recidex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). FourSix Coffee Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (226 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourSix Coffee Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Recidex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Recidex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourSix Coffee Timer has 226 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FourSix Coffee Timer | Recidex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foursix-coffee-timer/id1519905670/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recidex/id6765530941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519905673) | [Nicholas Robertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895982080) |

## 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


### Recidex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recidex/id6765530941)

Digitize family recipes with AI, plan meals, and create grocery lists. Cook hands-free with step-by-step instructions and offline access. Share recipes privately or publicly.

**Highlights:** AI recipe scanning, Household recipe syncing, Pantry-based recipe suggestions, Private and public recipe sharing, Cook Mode with step-by-step instructions, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Recidex free?

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

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

Recidex is rated higher. FourSix Coffee Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Recidex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Recidex shows ads; FourSix Coffee Timer does not.

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

FourSix Coffee Timer ships an update monthly, and Recidex monthly. Most recently, FourSix Coffee Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Recidex on October 7, 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.*