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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Ever stood in the coffee aisle trying to remember if you liked that bag last time? coffee_ remembers for you. coffee_ is a simple coffee journal for the coffee you buy. Whole bean, ground or pods, log it in seconds and decide if it earns a spot in your cart again. LOG EVERY BAG β’ Name, style and roaster β’ Roast date and purchase date β’ Whole bean, ground or pods β’ A photo of the bag, picked from your library without giving the app access to all your photos β’ Notes on what you loved or didn't KNOW WHAT TO BUY AGAIN Mark each coffee "buy again" or not. Next time you're shopping, you'll know which roasters and beans are worth it. FILTER YOUR COLLECTION Switch between beans, grounds and pods to see just what you need. SHARE A COFFEE Turn any coffee into a clean card with its photo, roaster, dates and notes, and send it to a friend or post it. SYNCS WITH ICLOUD Your coffee log stays in your own iCloud account and follows you to a new iPhone. MADE BY ONE DEVELOPER coffee_ is built in the open by an indie developer. If it helps you find your next favorite coffee, you can buy the dev a coffee from inside the app.
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. CoffeeTimer also leads on update cadence (every 12 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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 28 months, CoffeeTimer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | coffee_ | CoffeeTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 12 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 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









