CoffeeScribe vs Metic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoffeeScribe
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CoffeeScribe is the ultimate app for home baristas and coffee enthusiasts. Master cafe-style coffee drinks with our huge collection of recipes and step-by-step guides. Key features: Dozens of coffee drink recipes from classic espresso drinks to iced coffee creations and specialty lattes. Detailed brewing instructions and tips for making coffeehouse quality drinks. Easy to save your favorite recipes and share with friends. Simple and intuitive interface. Whether you're just getting started with specialty coffee or looking to expand your skills, CoffeeScribe will help you make all your coffeehouse favorites at home. Download now and become an at-home barista!
Metic
This app enhances your espresso brewing experience with real-time shot analysis, AI-powered profile creation, and guided dialing-in. It also provides pour-over recipes and a comprehensive profile catalog for coffee enthusiasts.
- Live shot analysis
- AI profile creation
- Espresso compass for dialing in
- Pour-over recipes with scale integration
- Profile catalog management
- Multi-language support
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Metic is the all-in-one companion for the Meticulous Espresso Machine and aims to augment the official Meticulous app. Please note that Metic is not affiliated with Meticulous Home. Metic offers: • Live Analysis: Follow your shots in real-time, get instant feedback, and learn from every shot. • Shot Analysis: Review shot graphs, compare shot vs shot and shot vs profile, and get automatic analysis and AI coaching • AI Profile Creation: Snap a photo or describe the profile you're seeking and get a tailored profile instantly. • Espresso Compass: Visually dial in your shots with guided taste feedback • Pour-Over Recipes: Great coffee beyond espresso with step-by-step guides using the integrated Acaia scale. • Profile Catalogue: Browse, organize, and manage all your profiles • Multi-language: English, Swedish, German, Spanish, French, and Italian And more! Metic is completely free and open-source and does not collect any data. All AI features are optional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metic at none against CoffeeScribe's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CoffeeScribe ships an update every 2 weeks, Metic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoffeeScribe | Metic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Morrison | Jesper Hessius |
In-app purchases
CoffeeScribe
No in-app purchases
Metic
No in-app purchases
