# AeroPress Timer vs Chat Tea Time

The clearest difference is price: Chat Tea Time at Free against AeroPress Timer's $4.99. Chat Tea Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). AeroPress Timer's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 1) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Chat Tea Time is free to download; AeroPress Timer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Chat Tea Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroPress Timer has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AeroPress Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Chat Tea Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroPress Timer | Chat Tea Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeropress-timer/id602496538/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-tea-time/id6755953275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beloved Robot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/602496541) | [Chowbus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053160528) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroPress Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeropress-timer/id602496538)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Brew exceptional coffee with this companion app for the AeroPress. Explore a curated collection of recipes and follow step-by-step instructions to craft the perfect cup every time. Elevate your coffee brewing experience.

**Highlights:** Curated AeroPress recipes, Step-by-step brewing instructions, Explore coffee versatility, Brewing timer integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for consistent brewing
- 👍 Functional and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful timer and instructions
- 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced users
- 👍 Attractive and well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when creating custom recipes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Outdated recipes, lack of updates
- 🔍 No water temperature information
- 🔍 Confusing instructions for some recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when setting water temperature
- Timer loses track of time when app is switched
- Apple Watch app is not functional
- Inconsistent behavior when creating new recipes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit existing recipes
- Include water temperature and grind size details
- Implement a recipe rating/review system
- Add more recent championship-winning recipes
- Allow users to create and share their own recipes


### Chat Tea Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-tea-time/id6755953275)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroPress Timer free?

AeroPress Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chat Tea Time free?

Chat Tea Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroPress Timer or Chat Tea Time?

Chat Tea Time is rated higher. AeroPress Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Chat Tea Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AeroPress Timer or Chat Tea Time have ads?

Neither AeroPress Timer nor Chat Tea Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroPress Timer or Chat Tea Time?

AeroPress Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chat Tea Time fortnightly. Most recently, AeroPress Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chat Tea Time on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*