Comparison

Timer.Coffee vs Multibrew

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

Head to head
About

Timer.Coffee

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
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Timer.Coffee is a free, open-source coffee brewing timer and calculator designed to enhance your brewing experience. The app is completely free. Optional in-app donations support ongoing development and never affect access to features. Key Features - 27 Brewing Methods: Step-by-step instructions for Hario V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French Press, Clever Dripper, Kalita Wave, Wilfa Svart Pour Over, Origami Dripper, Hario Switch, and more. - Coffee Calculator: Adjust coffee and water quantities on the fly. - Custom Grind Size: Save your grind settings per recipe — never forget your Comandante clicks again. - Background Brewing: The timer keeps running accurately when you minimize the app — switch apps or check a message without losing your place. - Live Activities: Follow your brew step-by-step on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. - Pulse: See what coffee lovers around the world are brewing right now, in real time. - Create & Share Recipes: Build your own brewing recipes and share them with the community. - Brew Diary: Automatically save timer-guided brews or add entries manually, with notes, ratings, taste, tags, grind, water temperature, and extraction. - Bean Tracking: Manage your coffee bean inventory with AI-powered label recognition. - Favorites: Quick access to your most-used recipes. - Audio Chime: Audio alerts for every brewing step. - Dial In Your Beans: Search and filter your history, bookmark best cups, compare attempts, follow bean journeys, and review monthly progress. - Device Sync: Recipes, beans, and brews synced across all your devices. - 22 Languages: Fully localized for a global audience. - Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes at any hour.

About

Multibrew

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Meet the "Swiss Army Knife" of coffee-brewing apps, Multibrew! Multibrew is an app that is laser-focused on quickly giving you the essential information you need to brew the perfect cup every time. No surfing through menus, no fiddling with various settings, no fluff: just you and your coffee. Key Features: - Diverse Brew Types: Currently supports Pour Over, French Press, Aeropress, and Vietnamese Phin. Each method is illustrated with easy-to-understand icons to help you select the right brew type for your mood and taste. - Customizable Strength and Size: Adjust the strength of your coffee and the how much you want. Multibrew calculates the precise amount of coffee grounds and water required for your chosen settings. Additionally, there are a few extra features for Pour Over that help calculate the amount of water to pour for each "pour session." - User-Friendly Interface: The dark-themed interface is designed for ease of use, with intuitive navigation and clear, concise instructions. Multibrew makes it simple to brew your favorite coffee, whether you're making a quick cup or experimenting with new techniques. Enhance your coffee brewing experience with Multibrew. Download now and start crafting your perfect cup of coffee with ease! Note: have some feedback? Feel free to reach out at the following email -> josh.multibrew@gmail.com

Screenshots

Timer.Coffee4 screens
Multibrew3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multibrew at none against Timer.Coffee's 3. Multibrew also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Timer.Coffee's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Timer.Coffee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Multibrew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer.Coffee ships an update every 2 weeks, Multibrew every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timer.Coffee versus Multibrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer.CoffeeMultibrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton KarlinerJoshua Lonsako

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer.Coffee

One-time3
  • Buy a small coffee$1.99
  • Buy a medium coffee$4.99
  • Buy a large coffee$9.99
None

Multibrew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer.Coffee free?
Timer.Coffee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multibrew free?
Multibrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer.Coffee or Multibrew have ads?
Neither Timer.Coffee nor Multibrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer.Coffee or Multibrew?
Timer.Coffee ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multibrew every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer.Coffee was updated on October 11, 2026 and Multibrew on October 6, 2026.

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