# Espresso Scale with Timer vs Act Four

The clearest difference is rating: Act Four at 5.0 against Espresso Scale with Timer's 4.3. Act Four also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). Espresso Scale with Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Act Four sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Espresso Scale with Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Act Four holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Act Four has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Espresso Scale with Timer ships an update every 9 days, Act Four every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Espresso Scale with Timer | Act Four |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-scale-with-timer/id1537927192/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReFleX Wireless Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666581212) | [AIV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693494613) |

## What reviewers say

### Espresso Scale with Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-scale-with-timer/id1537927192)

Achieve precise espresso brewing with this app, which connects to a smart scale to monitor flow rate and yield. Analyze your coffee data with 0.1g accuracy and export it for further review.

**Highlights:** Real-time flow rate monitoring, Espresso yield tracking, 0.1g precision measurement, Data exportable via CSV, Smart Chef Scale integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Act Four

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855)

Learn to brew perfect espresso with video guidance and taste analysis. The app tracks your brew automatically, helping you adjust your machine and recipe for your ideal cup. Designed for both beginners and experienced baristas.

**Highlights:** Video-guided brewing workflow, Speed and taste analysis, Machine and grinder adjustment guidance, Automatic recipe tracking, Hands-free operation, Brew Weight and Timing adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SwitchBot Integration | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Espresso Scale with Timer free?

Espresso Scale with Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Act Four free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Espresso Scale with Timer or Act Four?

Act Four is rated higher. Espresso Scale with Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Act Four averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Espresso Scale with Timer or Act Four have ads?

Neither Espresso Scale with Timer nor Act Four shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Espresso Scale with Timer or Act Four?

Espresso Scale with Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Act Four every 8 days. Most recently, Espresso Scale with Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Act Four on September 22, 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.*