# Tasting Grounds vs Coffee Note

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tasting Grounds at free against Coffee Note's free with in-app purchases. Tasting Grounds also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (47 vs 15). Coffee Note's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasting Grounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Coffee Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tasting Grounds holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Tasting Grounds's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coffee Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tasting Grounds ships an update every 9 days, Coffee Note every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasting Grounds | Coffee Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511/reviews)** | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tasting Grounds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526958513) | [Jakub Milcarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631892122) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasting Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511)

This app helps specialty coffee enthusiasts brew better coffee by logging brew details, tasting notes, and ratings. Connect with friends and the wider coffee community to share experiences, discover new coffees and roasters, and learn about coffee origins and processing methods.

**Highlights:** Log brew details and tasting notes, Rate coffees like a professional, Share brews and methods with friends, Discover coffee origins and processing, Explore new roasters and brewing techniques, See community tasting notes and ratings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Coffee Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924)

Explore the world of coffee with this app. Discover local cafes, log your tasting experiences with photos and notes, and track your daily caffeine intake. Learn more about coffee flavors and personalize your profile with favorite drinks.

**Highlights:** Discover local coffee shops, Log coffee tastings with notes and photos, Track daily caffeine intake, Learn about coffee flavors, Personalized drink profiles, Caffeine intake reminders

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Note+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Coffee Note+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Coffee Note+ Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Coffee Note+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasting Grounds free?

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

### Is Coffee Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasting Grounds or Coffee Note?

Tasting Grounds is rated higher. Tasting Grounds averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Coffee Note averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tasting Grounds or Coffee Note have ads?

Neither Tasting Grounds nor Coffee Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tasting Grounds or Coffee Note?

Tasting Grounds ships an update every 9 days, and Coffee Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tasting Grounds was updated on November 3, 2026 and Coffee Note on November 3, 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.*