Cherise Buddy vs Steep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cherise Buddy
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A TRUE FARM TO CUP ECOSYSTEM Cherise India Private Ltd is a revolutionary Farm to Cup Beverage Eco-System set up by Mr. Parimal Shah and was launched for commercial operations in January 2020. Cherise manufacturers a wide range of tea, coffee, soups, and milk, and packages and markets them under their various brands in India and abroad. Additionally, Cherise specializes in the manufacture of Smart IoT enabled Vending Machines. These vending machines are currently one of Indiaβs most advanced, hygienic, fully contactless beverage stations which dispense a wide variety of Cherise beverages on demand, in seconds. The technology, the designs, the IoT dashboard, the assembling, the deployment as well as the maintenance is fully owned and managed by Cherise. Multiple patents for their products and the technology have been filed, and the technology used by Cherise smart vending machines is miles ahead of anything else that is currently available in the Indian market. The three pillars of Cherise are β Quality, Technology and Systems. OUR BRANDS Cherise India produces a high-quality array of beverages that are healthy, farm-fresh, and authentic in taste. Our vision is to create a holistic beverage experience for our consumers globally. We focus on creating innovative products that provide an authentic taste experience. Cherise India is a brand of multiple sub-brands - SpecialTeas, Tapri, Ayurveda, Brew Days, Bean Lovers, and Ice Boosters with each brand having its own niche market with its own unique flavors and premium quality. OUR ROOTS Our roots are based out of MK Jokai A global leader in Orthodox tea manufacturing & distribution, MK Tea Group strives to be the epitome of quality tea products. A vision of Mr. Mukundray K. Shah, the group was founded soon after India gained Independence: a time when India was just beginning to see an industrial and commercial revolution. Today it is a brand that is dedicated to creating quality tea products- products that are scientifically engineered with passion, commitment and authenticity. App Features - 1. Connect with Cherise Buddy. 2. Refill Order 3. Raise a Ticket 4. Analytics 5. Billing 6. Notifications
Steep
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Steep is the tea app for people who care how their tea is brewed. Set a precise timer for green, black, oolong, white, or puerh β with smart presets for temperature and time. In gongfu mode, Steep tracks each short infusion in sequence, auto-bumping the next steep and counting down right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so your hands stay on the gaiwan. Build your stash by photographing a tin or pouch β Steep reads the label and fills in type, origin, vendor, and harvest year for you to confirm. See your whole collection at a glance, track quantity and value, and mark aging puerh cakes you're saving. Journal every session: log each infusion, dictate tasting notes hands-free, and let on-device intelligence organize them into aroma, body, and finish. Suggestions, never appraisals β your palate stays the authority. When your shelf is worth showing off, export a beautiful tea-shelf card to share with your community. Everything syncs privately across your devices with iCloud. Nothing leaves your phone for our servers. Free to brew with built-in timers and a starter stash. Steep Pro unlocks unlimited teas and sessions, label scanning, AI notes, value tracking, and unbranded cards β monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Steep your tea. Remember it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brainrash.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cherise Buddy at none against Steep's 2. Cherise Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Steep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cherise Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cherise Buddy | Steep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cherise India Private Limited | Justin Pruskowski |
In-app purchases
Cherise Buddy
No in-app purchases
Steep
- Steep Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Steep Pro Annual$14.991 Year









