# Timer.Coffee vs Brew Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer.Coffee at 100% against Brew Timer's 40%. Timer.Coffee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Brew Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer.Coffee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer.Coffee has 133 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timer.Coffee's written reviews are positive against 40% of Brew Timer's.

Timer.Coffee ships an update every 10 days, Brew Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer.Coffee | Brew Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Karliner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688625331) | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer.Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercoffee/id6449322787)

This app provides a free, open-source timer and calculator for coffee brewing, offering step-by-step instructions for numerous methods. It allows users to adjust quantities, save grind settings, and track their brewing history. Enjoy real-time community insights and share your own custom recipes.

**Highlights:** 22 Brewing Methods, Coffee Calculator, Custom Grind Size, Background Brewing, Live Activities, Create & Share Recipes, Brew Diary, Bean Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a small coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a medium coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


### Brew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962)

This app helps you craft the perfect cup of coffee with customizable brew tracking and a vast library of recipes. Explore, create, and share your favorite brewing methods for various coffee makers.

**Highlights:** Customizable brew tracking, Extensive coffee recipe library, Support for 14+ brewing methods, User-created recipe sharing, Precise countdown timer, Brew logging and rating system, Pour rate tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer.Coffee free?

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

### Is Brew Timer free?

Brew Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer.Coffee or Brew Timer?

Timer.Coffee is rated higher. Timer.Coffee averages 5.0 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Brew Timer averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Timer.Coffee or Brew Timer have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Timer.Coffee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer.Coffee or Brew Timer?

Timer.Coffee ships an update every 10 days, and Brew Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Timer.Coffee was updated on September 21, 2026 and Brew Timer on September 22, 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.*