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 10 days 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 10 days, Multibrew every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timer.Coffee versus Multibrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer.CoffeeMultibrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — 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 10 days, and Multibrew every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer.Coffee was updated on November 3, 2026 and Multibrew on October 30, 2026.

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