# Coffee Note vs Act Four

The clearest difference is rating: Act Four at 5.0 against Coffee Note's 4.6. Act Four also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). Coffee Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Act Four sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Act Four holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Coffee Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Act Four every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Note | Act Four |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Milcarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631892122) | [AIV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693494613) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924)

Explore the world of coffee with this app. Discover local cafes, log your tasting experiences with photos and notes, and track your daily caffeine intake. Learn more about coffee flavors and personalize your profile with favorite drinks.

**Highlights:** Discover local coffee shops, Log coffee tastings with notes and photos, Track daily caffeine intake, Learn about coffee flavors, Personalized drink profiles, Caffeine intake reminders

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Note+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Coffee Note+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Coffee Note+ Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Coffee Note+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Act Four

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855)

Learn to brew perfect espresso with video guidance and taste analysis. The app tracks your brew automatically, helping you adjust your machine and recipe for your ideal cup. Designed for both beginners and experienced baristas.

**Highlights:** Video-guided brewing workflow, Speed and taste analysis, Machine and grinder adjustment guidance, Automatic recipe tracking, Hands-free operation, Brew Weight and Timing adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SwitchBot Integration | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Note free?

Coffee Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Act Four free?

Act Four is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Note or Act Four?

Act Four is rated higher. Coffee Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Act Four averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Coffee Note or Act Four have ads?

Neither Coffee Note nor Act Four shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Note or Act Four?

Coffee Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Act Four every 8 days. Most recently, Coffee Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Act Four on November 4, 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.*