Comparison

Artyc vs Álvaro Coffee

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

Head to head
About

Artyc

This app allows users to connect to cold chain shippers via Bluetooth. It provides precise control over shipment temperature and logging parameters for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Precise temperature control
  • Shipment parameter logging
  • Cold chain monitoring
  • Companion app functionality
Features
Read full description

Companion app for Artyc's cold chain shippers. Connect via Bluetooth and precisely control your shipment temperature and logging parameters

About

Álvaro Coffee

Features
Read full description

Álvaro Coffee is your specialty coffee companion: analitic tools for water, brewing, tasting, and management, all in one place, with an animated step-by-step guide for beginners. WATER & CALCULATION • Water evaluator: copy 4 numbers from the label and find out if it's good for coffee. • Blend calculator: mix two waters in the right proportion. • Corrosion & scaling: protect your machine before problems appear. • Remineralization (Vitória Régia): make your own water from distilled water. • Grind recommendation: see the grind size and the right clicks for your grinder, and convert between grinders. BREWING & EXTRACTION • Particle analyzer (PSD): photograph your grind next to a coin and see the size, uniformity, and distribution of the grounds, with recommended brew methods. Analyzed right on your device. • Guided recipes, step by step, pour by pour. • Pour coach: flow, path, and consistency in real time. • Extraction diary: log every coffee and track your progress. TASTING • Coffee compass: turn what you tasted in the cup into brewing adjustments. • Flavor wheel and cupping form (SCA/CVA protocol). BARISTA JOURNEY Earn XP as you use the app, rank up, unlock achievements, and compare with friends. LEARN Full courses and technical articles, from extraction science to sensory. Available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French. The calculators, recipes, and tools are free. Optional premium features by subscription. Premium subscription (monthly or yearly) with auto-renewal. Payment is charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://alvaromagri.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://alvaromagri.com/privacy

Screenshots

Artyc4 screens
Álvaro Coffee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artyc at none against Álvaro Coffee's 2. Álvaro Coffee's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Álvaro Coffee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Artyc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artyc ships an update every 3 weeks, Álvaro Coffee every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Artyc versus Álvaro Coffee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtycÁlvaro Coffee
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtyc PBCAlvaro Cruz

In-app purchases

None

Artyc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Álvaro Coffee

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensal$3.991 Month
  • Plano Anual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Artyc free?
Artyc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Álvaro Coffee free?
Álvaro Coffee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Artyc or Álvaro Coffee have ads?
Neither Artyc nor Álvaro Coffee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artyc or Álvaro Coffee?
Artyc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Álvaro Coffee every 2 days. Most recently, Artyc was updated on October 14, 2026 and Álvaro Coffee on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons