Comparison

Silky Brew vs Bean

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Silky Brew

Features
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Silky Brew is an app for coffee enthusiasts who want to track their coffee beans and find the optimal coffee grinder settings for each type of bean. The app lets users adjust and save their coffee grinder settings for different beans to achieve the best results. With Silky Brew, users will never miss a perfect espresso shot because of forgetting the ideal coffee grinder settings. Users can also rate each coffee bean to keep track of their favourites.

About

Bean

Discover, rate, and explore coffees and cafes worldwide. Connect with friends, share your experiences, and track your caffeine intake. Find your next favorite brew with this community-driven coffee discovery platform.

Highlights
  • Discover top-rated coffees and cafes
  • Rate and review coffee experiences
  • Socialize with friends and follow their adventures
  • Get notified about recommended coffees
  • View recent posts for cafe insights
  • Track daily caffeine intake
Features
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Bean: Your Passport to the Perfect Cup! Discover, Rate, and Savor with Bean! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just starting your coffee journey, there's something for everyone. From local gems to global favorites, find your perfect brew and join our vibrant community of coffee enthusiasts. • EXPLORE: Discover top-rated coffees and cafés, near and far. • RATE & REVIEW: Share your coffee experiences and earn badges. • SOCIALIZE: Follow friends and explore their coffee adventures. • GET NOTIFIED: Stay updated on the best coffees recommended by you. • CAFÉ INSIGHTS: Check out recent posts to find your next coffee spot. • CAFFEINE TRACKER: Monitor your daily caffeine intake and stay energized. Join Bean today and elevate your coffee experience!

Screenshots

Silky Brew3 screens
Bean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bean at none against Silky Brew's 2. Bean also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.6). Silky Brew's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Silky Brew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bean asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silky Brew ships an update every 2 months, Bean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Silky Brew versus Bean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilky BrewBean
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB217 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperToomas VahterZachary Morgan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silky Brew

Subscriptions2
  • Barista Monthly (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Barista Annual (1 Year)$5.991 Year
None

Bean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silky Brew free?
Silky Brew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bean free?
Bean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silky Brew or Bean have ads?
Bean shows ads; Silky Brew does not.
Which is updated more often, Silky Brew or Bean?
Silky Brew ships an update every 2 months, and Bean every 3 weeks. Most recently, Silky Brew was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bean on November 9, 2026.

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