Comparison

FODMAP & Allergy vs Coffee Notes

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

Head to head
About

FODMAP & Allergy

Easily check product compatibility with your dietary restrictions by scanning barcodes and ingredient lists. Customize filters for allergies, intolerances, and lifestyle choices to manage your diet effectively and prevent malnutrition.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for product compatibility
  • Ingredient list scanning
  • Customizable intolerance and allergy filters
  • Searchable food database
  • Personalized food ratings
  • Grace period filters for new diagnoses
  • Vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian filters
Features
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Never worry about intolerances, allergies or other dietary restrictions again. You now know in seconds whether you can tolerate a product or not in any situation! No matter whether it's a product, recipe or whatever. "Perfect and unique app without unnecessary bells and whistles for people with histamine problems. The barcode scanner is great, works quickly and easily when shopping. The ability to scan ingredient lists is particularly noteworthy. Thank you very much" - Symera, App Review What can the InTolerApp do? The InTolerApp supports you with all your allergies & intolerances by allowing you to scan barcodes & ingredient lists directly with two practical scanners and immediately see the result / compatibility. After installation, simply select your intolerances, allergies and other dietary restrictions and get started right away. You can use the search function to quickly find or look up foods you can tolerate (e.g. fruit, vegetables or spices) or processed foods (e.g. Nutella). You can also give each food its own rating, which then flows directly into the results of the scanner. This means that the InTolerApp is always tailored to you. It is also possible to set products that are tolerable for you, but would be filtered out due to your filters, as tolerable and thus improve your diet step by step. This prevents you from slipping into malnutrition. Special grace period filters also offer you a perfect start after a new diagnosis. Which intolerances & allergies are supported? Basically almost everything is supported, if something is missing, just contact support! An excerpt: - Low FODMAP - Histamine intolerance - Lactose intolerance - Fructose intolerance - Gluten - Sorbitol intolerance - Xylitol intolerance - Mannitol intolerance - Milk allergy - AlphaGal - Pork - Cross allergies (e.g. to grasses or pollen) - Wheat, barley etc. - Soy - Glutamate - Oxalic acid - Sulphites - Nuts of all kinds - Flavor enhancers - sweeteners - all other important allergens Also filters for vegetarians, vegans and pescetarians. Many other filters and settings. If a list is missing, I will be happy to add it shortly. Who is behind the app? My name is Jonah and unfortunately I have been suffering from histamine intolerance for several years. For this reason, I developed the app for myself to make my everyday life easier, as there was no good app available before. In the meantime, after a successful histamine diet with a phase of restriction and build-up, I feel much better and I can eat almost anything again without having to worry about symptoms (you can find an explanation of how to do this in the app). When I uploaded the app to the App Store, the feedback was so positive and good that I got even more involved with it and delved deeper into the technical and nutritional aspects. The result is the InTolerApp version 2.0. If you have any questions or problems, you can contact me at any time by email at mail@intoler.app or by WhatsApp at +49 231 86443177. I look forward to your message! ------------------------------- The data for the barcode scanner comes from the OpenFoodFacts database (ODBL License). Thank you very much! Terms and conditions: https://intoler.app/tos/ Data protection: https://intoler.app/data Disclaimer: The information and recommendations provided in the InTolerApp are for information purposes only and are in no way a substitute for advice or diagnosis by qualified medical professionals. Use of the app is at your own risk. We would like to point out that no liability can be accepted for the accuracy, completeness and up-to-dateness of the information provided in the app. If you have any health complaints or questions about intolerances, waiting periods and allergies etc., we recommend that you consult your doctor or other healthcare professional before making any decisions based on the app.

About

Coffee Notes

Easily craft and deliver personalized feedback for colleagues, family, and friends. The app helps you tailor messages to individual personalities and offers smart reminders for follow-ups. Track your progress and choose custom delivery methods for effective communication.

Highlights
  • Personalized feedback creation
  • Smart follow-up reminders
  • Custom feedback delivery options
  • Progress tracking
  • Intuitive user interface
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Pull shots that taste amazing — and remember exactly how you made them. Coffee Notes is the espresso journal for home baristas who want to dial in faster, track what works, and stop losing the perfect recipe when a new bag arrives. Whether you’re pulling doubles on a prosumer machine or perfecting pour-overs, Coffee Notes helps you log, learn, and improve — one shot at a time. Meet Beano, your espresso coach Beano reacts to your daily caffeine — sleepy, thriving, buzzed, or jittery — so you can see at a glance whether you’re in the sweet spot. Log a shot and watch him come alive. It’s a fun, visual way to stay mindful of your intake without feeling like a spreadsheet. Log every shot in seconds Track dose, yield, time, grind setting, taste, and notes for espresso and pour-over. Compare shots side by side, spot patterns, and know what to change next — grind finer, pull longer, adjust dose — based on how your coffee actually tasted. Your coffee shelf Keep every bag organized with roaster, origin, roast level, and flavor notes. Scan bag labels with your camera to fill in details automatically. Each bag remembers its own dial-in, so switching beans doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Never lose the perfect recipe Save grinder settings, dose, yield, and shot time per bag. Coffee Notes surfaces your featured bag on the home screen with today’s plan — ready to brew before you forget last week’s winning grind. Community dial-in settings Start from real recipes shared by people using your grinder, machine, and coffee. Browse community settings, apply them to your dial-in, and iterate from there instead of guessing on shot one. Smart brew reminders Set a daily brew time and get a notification with your dial-in settings — grind, dose, yield, and time — so you can pull a great shot without even opening the app. Track caffeine with Apple Health Sync logged shots to Apple Health as dietary caffeine. Optionally connect sleep and activity data to see how your coffee habits relate to how you feel day to day. Siri & Shortcuts Log a shot, check today’s caffeine, open a bag, or ask about your favorite coffee — hands-free with Siri. Stats that help you improve Weekly caffeine charts, pacing insights, shot history, taste breakdowns, and brew streaks unlock as you log. See your habits clearly and pull with more confidence. Coffee Notes Plus Upgrade to Plus to save notes for every shot, store grinder settings, access community dial-ins and the espresso recipes library, and track multiple bags on your shelf. Free users can track daily coffee intake and get started with one bag. Whether you’re new to espresso or already chasing the perfect 1:2 ratio, Coffee Notes is the companion that helps you dial in, remember, and enjoy every cup. Download Coffee Notes and pull your next great shot. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FODMAP & Allergy4 screens
Coffee Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

FODMAP & Allergy and Coffee Notes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of FODMAP & Allergy's written reviews are positive against 48% of Coffee Notes's. FODMAP & Allergy also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked) and ratings volume (204 vs 50). Coffee Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. FODMAP & Allergy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Coffee Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FODMAP & Allergy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FODMAP & Allergy's written reviews are positive against 48% of Coffee Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FODMAP & Allergy versus Coffee Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFODMAP & AllergyCoffee Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (204 ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonah HadtGiuseppe Lupo

Customer experience

FODMAP & Allergy

All ratings198 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.7%

Coffee Notes

All ratings50 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

FODMAP & Allergy

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Efficient barcode scanner
  • 💡 Helpful for managing intolerances
  • ✅ Clarifies personal data and sensitivities
  • 💯 Saves time and reduces stress

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate ingredient scanner
  • 🐛 Inconsistent product tolerance ratings
  • 🐛 Ratings change without user input
  • 🐛 Subscription cost is high/unattainable
  • 🐛 AI is wrong and environmentally unfriendly

Coffee Notes

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well after update
  • 👍 Useful resource for dealing with difficult people
  • 👍 Customizable feedback based on personality
  • 👍 Helps with feedback and communication
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work with 'family' option
  • 🐛 Doesn't understand when user says they're not participating in Christmas
  • 🤔 Lack of diverse avatar options
  • 💰 Overpriced for what it is

Bugs and requests

FODMAP & Allergy

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Ingredient scanner is unreliable
  • Inconsistent product tolerance ratings
  • Product ratings change without user input
  • AI is incorrect
  • Inaccurate for specific food items
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  • Ingredient scanner flags incorrect items
  • Barcode scanner sometimes disagrees with other resources
  • Ingredient scanner not helpful
  • Pure Leaf drink scan error
  • Incorrect ingredients flagged by scanner
  • Terms/Conditions not in English

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add option to save personal tolerance history
  • Add bread options for bakery/homemade
  • More products in the database
  • Display dishes and ingredients directly
  • More granular control over ingredient scanning
Show 2 more
  • Add stearic acid to allergy options
  • Dark mode option

Coffee Notes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free lifetime subscription not available as advertised
  • Free version not available despite being advertised

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize avatars or use own profile pictures
  • More flexible follow-up options
  • Add ability to track own progress and give self-feedback

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FODMAP & Allergy

Subscriptions9
  • InTolerApp Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • InTolerApp Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • InTolerApp Pro - Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • InTolerApp Pro Annual$11.991 Year
  • InTolerApp Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • InTolerApp Pro - Yearly1 Month trial$54.991 Year
  • InTolerApp Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$54.991 Month
  • InTolerApp Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • InTolerApp Pro Yearly7 Days trial$62.001 Year
One-time1
  • InTolerApp Pro - Lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

Coffee Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Feedback Premium$3.991 Month
  • Feedback Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feedback Premium$49.99

Questions

Is FODMAP & Allergy free?
FODMAP & Allergy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coffee Notes free?
Coffee Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FODMAP & Allergy or Coffee Notes?
FODMAP & Allergy is rated higher. FODMAP & Allergy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Coffee Notes averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do FODMAP & Allergy or Coffee Notes have ads?
FODMAP & Allergy shows ads; Coffee Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, FODMAP & Allergy or Coffee Notes?
FODMAP & Allergy ships an update every 4 days, and Coffee Notes every 4 days. Most recently, FODMAP & Allergy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Coffee Notes on November 4, 2026.

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