coffee_ vs CoffeeTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
coffee_
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Coffee_ is an app that allows you to keep track of what coffee you've bought and quickly see if you like it or don't like it. You can categorize your coffee based on the form like pods, whole bean, or ground, and you can also add notes that way you know what you like or don't like about the coffee. Don't forget to say whether or not you would buy the coffee again so you can see that from the list.
CoffeeTimer
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Brew better coffee, your way. CoffeeTimer is a focused iOS coffee brewing timer that guides you step by step β so you can consistently brew great coffee, every time. Whether you're new to coffee brewing or brewing at home regularly, CoffeeTimer removes guesswork from the process while still letting you follow your own ritual. - Guided brewing, made simple Follow clear, step-by-step timers while brewing. Each step is shown at the right moment, so you always know what to do next β without distractions. - Built-in brew methods Get started quickly with presets for popular brewing methods, including: β’ V60 β’ Chemex β’ AeroPress β’ French Press - Brew it your own way Adjust timings, pours, and pauses to match how you like to brew. You can create your own recipe from scratch or customize built-in brew methods. - Flexible coffeeβwater ratios Calculate coffee or water amounts without duplicating recipes. Brew different volumes while keeping balanced ratios and consistent results. - Focused and minimal No ads, no paywall, no clutter. CoffeeTimer is designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on brewing. - Free & open source CoffeeTimer is completely free and open source. If you enjoy using it, you can choose to support development β but nothing is locked behind a paywall. CoffeeTimer helps you brew better coffee, in your own way. Your coffee. Your ritual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoffeeTimer at none against coffee_'s 1. coffee_'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). 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. coffee_ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoffeeTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
coffee_ ships an update every 2 months, CoffeeTimer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | coffee_ | CoffeeTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCT Plus LLC (Apps) | Kutay Demireren |
In-app purchases
coffee_
- Buy a coffee for the dev$3.99
CoffeeTimer
No in-app purchases









