Comparison

Bean vs Café Codex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Café Codex

Features
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Discover the best cafés across cities — curated by Pallavi and the Café Codex community. Browse specialty coffee spots in Rome, Florence, Milan, Seattle, Kirkland, Delhi, Gurugram, and more. Every café is personally visited and reviewed with honest notes on what to order, the best time to visit, and content tips for creators. • Swipe through cafés or browse by city • Save favorites and mark places visited • Filter by vibe — cozy, aesthetic, specialty coffee, outdoor seating • Get directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps • Curator notes and must-try drink recommendations • Community picks from Café Codex members Whether you're a coffee lover, content creator, or traveler — Café Codex helps you find your next favorite spot.

Screenshots

Bean4 screens
Café Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Café Codex at none against Bean's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bean versus Café Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanCafé Codex
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZachary MorganPallavi Duggal

In-app purchases

None

Bean

No in-app purchases

None

Café Codex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bean free?
Bean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Café Codex free?
Café Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bean or Café Codex have ads?
Bean shows ads; Café Codex does not.

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