Comparison

CupTaster vs Brewly

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

Head to head
About

CupTaster

This app helps you systematically taste and analyze coffee using industry-standard cupping protocols. Record detailed notes on flavor and aroma to discover your preferences and understand coffee origins. Store your tasting data for future reference.

Highlights
  • Industry-standard cupping forms
  • Detailed flavor and aroma analysis
  • Personalized tasting notes
  • Store and retrieve tasting history
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Coffee origin insights
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Cupping (or cup-testing) is a coffee tasting method used in the coffee industry. It is performed all over the world according to uniform standards and specific protocols. The main purpose of cupping is to reveal the profile of the coffee. To achieve this, coffee is brewed in a universal way: ground coffee beans are placed in a glass, poured with hot water and left to steep undisturbed for four minutes. This method allows the coffee's flavor and aroma to fully develop. Cuppings are held at all stages of the coffee selection process, from the farm to the coffee shop. It is also an effective method for tasting and comparing several lots simultaneously. Baristas attend cuppings to gain insight into the potential of coffee beans and how to work better with a particular one. Those new to coffee attend cuppings to gain a deeper understanding of their preferences and to identify their preferred coffee origins. This is why we have developed a user-friendly and intuitive application with forms to fill in all characteristics according to world standards. It stores all the data so you can always go back and find something you like.

About

Brewly

Features
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Unlock the full potential of your coffee cuppings with Brewlyβ€”designed for home baristas, roasters and Q-graders alike: β€’ Add beans with origin, processing, roast & grind profiles β€’ Track individual pack IDs, roast dates & weights β€’ Effortless Cupping β€’ Create new cuppings in seconds using saved defaults β€’ Rate aroma, acidity, body and more with intuitive sliders β€’ Onboarding tips ensure you never miss a step β€’ Team Collaboration β€’ Invite friends, colleagues or roasters to join your company β€’ Share cupping sessions and compare scores with peers and chiefs β€’ Light and dark modes for any environment β€’ Set user roles for owners, chiefs or baristas β€’ Secure, Email-Based Auth β€’ Multi-Language Support β€’ English and Russian interfaces today β€’ More languages on the way Whether you’re evaluating a new microlot or sharing your tasting notes with your team, Brewly keeps every detail organized, accessibleβ€”and always at your fingertips. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ready to taste smarter? Download Brewly and brew better coffee, every time.

Screenshots

CupTaster4 screens
Brewly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brewly at Free against CupTaster's $1.99. Brewly also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). CupTaster's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Brewly is free to download; CupTaster costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CupTaster ships an update monthly, Brewly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
CupTaster versus Brewly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCupTasterBrewly
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita BaranovAnton Vlezko

In-app purchases

None

CupTaster

No in-app purchases

None

Brewly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CupTaster free?
CupTaster costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brewly free?
Brewly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CupTaster or Brewly have ads?
Neither CupTaster nor Brewly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CupTaster or Brewly?
CupTaster ships an update monthly, and Brewly daily. Most recently, CupTaster was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brewly on September 9, 2026.

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