Spanninga AR vs Beans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Spanninga AR
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DISCOVER AUGMENTED REALITY WITH SPANNINGA! In the Spanninga AR app, you can browse and get access to detailed product content (photo gallery, 360-degree images and more). The feature βAugmented reality viewβ uses AR technology to place our products onto a bike using 3D-technology. The result is lifelike: you can literally shop for a bike light from your office desk!Β Are you a micromobility professional, and would you like to get access to the AR feature? Request it through our app, or send an e-mail to marketing@spanninga.com.
Beans
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Beans is the beautiful way to remember every coffee you love. Log each bag of beans β roaster, origin, variety, price and rating β then dial in the perfect cup with a full brew log: dose, yield, ratio, grind and time for every pour. Rate what you taste, tag flavour notes from berry to chocolate, and watch your palate come to life. Found somewhere great? Save the cafΓ© with its spot on the map, price range and the drinks you ordered, so you always find your way back. TRACK YOUR BEANS β’ Roaster, origin, variety, grind, price and star rating β’ Origins and beans β’ A photo of every bag DIAL IN EVERY BREW β’ Brew log for espresso, V60, Chemex, AeroPress, moka, cold brew and more β’ Record dose, yield, ratio, time and grind for each pour β’ Tell the built-in brew advisor what tasted off and get a clear fix to try next β’ See your recipe improve, cup after cup REMEMBER EVERY CAFΓ β’ Save cafΓ©s with location, map, price range and rating β’ Log the drinks you ordered at each one A BOOK OF RECIPES β’ A growing library of coffee drinks: hot and cold, simple to advanced β’ Ingredients, step-by-step method, prep time and difficulty for each β’ A fresh recipe of the day, every day LEARN THE CRAFT β’ A built-in barista guide answering the questions behind a great cup β’ Browse by topic, search everything, and pick up a tip of the day BUILT FOR IOS β’ Powerful search and filters by origin, method or flavour β’ Private iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac β no account needed β’ Fast, native, and beautifully designed Whether you're a home barista dialling in espresso or a filter-coffee explorer, Beans keeps your whole coffee journey in one gorgeous place. Read more in the End User License Agreement https://beans.hannesjung.at/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spanninga AR at none against Beans's 3. Spanninga AR also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Beans's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Beans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Spanninga AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spanninga AR ships an update every 5 months, Beans weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spanninga AR | Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 386 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rectangle | Hannes Jung |
In-app purchases
Spanninga AR
No in-app purchases
Beans
- Premium Sub$3.991 Month
- Premium Sub7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime License$44.99









