Comparison

Bean vs CoffeeDrip

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

Head to head
About

Bean

Discover, rate, and explore coffees and cafes worldwide. Connect with friends, share your experiences, and track your caffeine intake. Find your next favorite brew with this community-driven coffee discovery platform.

Highlights
  • Discover top-rated coffees and cafes
  • Rate and review coffee experiences
  • Socialize with friends and follow their adventures
  • Get notified about recommended coffees
  • View recent posts for cafe insights
  • Track daily caffeine intake
Features
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Bean: Your Passport to the Perfect Cup! Discover, Rate, and Savor with Bean! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just starting your coffee journey, there's something for everyone. From local gems to global favorites, find your perfect brew and join our vibrant community of coffee enthusiasts. ‒ EXPLORE: Discover top-rated coffees and cafés, near and far. ‒ RATE & REVIEW: Share your coffee experiences and earn badges. ‒ SOCIALIZE: Follow friends and explore their coffee adventures. ‒ GET NOTIFIED: Stay updated on the best coffees recommended by you. ‒ CAFÉ INSIGHTS: Check out recent posts to find your next coffee spot. ‒ CAFFEINE TRACKER: Monitor your daily caffeine intake and stay energized. Join Bean today and elevate your coffee experience!

About

CoffeeDrip

Features
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Brew like a pro β€” every drip, every second, perfectly timed. CoffeeDrip helps you take full control of your cold brew coffee by tracking every drop with precision. Whether you’re a beginner or a coffee enthusiast, CoffeeDrip makes brewing smooth, rich, and consistent cold brew simple and enjoyable. Features: β€’ Real-time drip timer β€’ Drips-per-minute calculation β€’ Immersion fridge time calculation β€’ Customizable brew ratio presets β€’ Save and view brew history β€’ Helpful brewing tips & guides β€’ Clean and minimal interface β€’ Dark Mode support No ads, no distractions β€” just focused coffee brewing. Start your journey toward better cold brew today.

Screenshots

Bean4 screens
CoffeeDrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bean at Free against CoffeeDrip's $1.99. CoffeeDrip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Bean is free to download; CoffeeDrip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bean ships an update every 3 weeks, CoffeeDrip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Bean versus CoffeeDrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanCoffeeDrip
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size217 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZachary MorganTAHA EMIN AYTEKIN

In-app purchases

None

Bean

No in-app purchases

None

CoffeeDrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bean free?
Bean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoffeeDrip free?
CoffeeDrip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bean or CoffeeDrip have ads?
Bean shows ads; CoffeeDrip does not.
Which is updated more often, Bean or CoffeeDrip?
Bean ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoffeeDrip every 5 days. Most recently, Bean was updated on October 21, 2026 and CoffeeDrip on October 8, 2026.

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