# iBrewCoffee vs Timer.Coffee

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer.Coffee at every 10 days against iBrewCoffee's monthly. Timer.Coffee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and ratings volume (133 vs 43). iBrewCoffee's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBrewCoffee sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer.Coffee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of iBrewCoffee's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer.Coffee's.

iBrewCoffee ships an update monthly, Timer.Coffee every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBrewCoffee | Timer.Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532/reviews) | **[5.0 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Novacek](https://appshunter.io/developer/739706722) | [Anton Karliner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688625331) |

## What reviewers say

### iBrewCoffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrewcoffee-coffee-journal/id1523175532)

Log your coffee bean details, brewing methods, and tasting notes. Save and organize your coffee products and brews, then export them as a printable journal or share with friends. Discover and record thousands of coffee origins, roasteries, and brewing techniques.

**Highlights:** Save coffee bean products, Record detailed brew parameters, Track brewing equipment, Export coffee journal to PDF, Share brews with friends, Search saved coffee data, Export data to Excel/CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Exports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Products | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $45.99 | one-time |


### Timer.Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787)

This app provides a free, open-source timer and calculator for coffee brewing, offering step-by-step instructions for numerous methods. It allows users to adjust quantities, save grind settings, and track their brewing history. Enjoy real-time community insights and share your own custom recipes.

**Highlights:** 22 Brewing Methods, Coffee Calculator, Custom Grind Size, Background Brewing, Live Activities, Create & Share Recipes, Brew Diary, Bean Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a small coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a medium coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBrewCoffee free?

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

### Is Timer.Coffee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBrewCoffee or Timer.Coffee?

Timer.Coffee is rated higher. iBrewCoffee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Timer.Coffee averages 5.0 from 133 ratings.

### Do iBrewCoffee or Timer.Coffee have ads?

Neither iBrewCoffee nor Timer.Coffee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBrewCoffee or Timer.Coffee?

iBrewCoffee ships an update monthly, and Timer.Coffee every 10 days. Most recently, iBrewCoffee was updated on September 11, 2026 and Timer.Coffee on September 21, 2026.

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