# Homepresso vs Act Four

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homepresso at none against Act Four's 3. Homepresso also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Act Four's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Homepresso asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Homepresso against 5.0 for Act Four. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Act Four has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Homepresso ships an update every 6 days, Act Four every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homepresso | Act Four |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepresso/id1573685811/reviews) | [5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546805411) | [AIV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693494613) |

## What reviewers say

### Homepresso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepresso/id1573685811)

Log and share your espresso creations with fellow enthusiasts. Record detailed metrics like puck weight, extraction yield, and shot time. Connect with a community to capture feedback and discover new brewing techniques.

**Highlights:** Log espresso shots, Record detailed metrics, Capture feedback, Share with community, Track equipment details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Homepresso free?

Homepresso 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, Homepresso or Act Four?

Homepresso and Act Four are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do Homepresso or Act Four have ads?

Neither Homepresso nor Act Four shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homepresso or Act Four?

Homepresso ships an update every 6 days, and Act Four every 8 days. Most recently, Homepresso was updated on September 26, 2026 and Act Four on October 24, 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.*