Bean to Cup vs Brew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bean to Cup
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Bean to Cup is the easy way to pull the same great shot every day. It remembers your recipe, times your shot, and works with whatever gear you have. - Start from the right numbers - get time, dose and target yield suggestions for every shot, so you're not guessing at the machine. - Time every shot - a built-in timer, so you hit the same shot time every pull. - Nothing to memorise - your dose, ratio, grind and shot time are saved automatically with every brew. - Remember what made it great - add notes on flavour, aroma and crema, so a brilliant shot is easy to recreate. - Made for your setup - scales or no scales, grinder or no grinder; Bean to Cup fits how you brew today and grows with you as your kit does. The more you brew, the more Bean to Cup helps you improve. Look back over past shots, compare them side by side, and see how small changes shift the result - so you can spot the trends behind your best espresso. Download our app today and take your barista skills to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://bean-to-cup.snaprix.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://bean-to-cup.snaprix.com/terms-and-conditions.html
Brew
Log your coffee brews, manage your inventory, and discover new recipes. Track your brewing habits and gain insights into your coffee journey. Elevate your home brewing experience with detailed logs and timers.
- Detailed brew logging and timers
- Coffee bean and supply inventory management
- Insightful brewing statistics
- Curated coffee recipe discoveries
- Track brewing frequency and habits
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Brew Buddy: Your Personal Coffee Journal Welcome to Brew Buddy, the coffee aficionado's perfect partner! Whether you're a seasoned barista or a home brew enthusiast, Brew Buddy is designed to enhance your coffee journey at every sip. Key Features: Brew Log & Timers: Keep a detailed record of every brew with our intuitive tracking system. Time your extractions to perfection and repeat your coffee successes with ease. Inventory Management: Never run out of your favorite beans or find yourself without a filter again. Manage your coffee inventory with a few taps – from beans to machines and grinders. Insightful Statistics: Stay motivated with insightful stats. Track beans you’ve tried, your brewing frequency, and much more. Watch your coffee habits evolve over time. Recipe Discoveries: Explore new horizons with a curated selection of coffee recipes. From classic espresso to exotic espresso tonic, there’s always something new to try. Brew Buddy isn't just an app; it's a companion that celebrates every step of the coffee-making process with you. From grinding your beans to the first delightful sip, make every cup an experience to remember. Download Brew Buddy now and elevate your coffee game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brew at none against Bean to Cup's 2. Brew also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Bean to Cup's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Bean to Cup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Brew asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bean to Cup ships an update every 3 weeks, Brew every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bean to Cup | Brew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timber Bytes LLP | Leon Oberwaditzer |
In-app purchases
Bean to Cup
- Bean to Cup Full Version$9.991 Year
- Bean to Cup Full Version$29.99
Brew
No in-app purchases









