Brew vs Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brew
Log your coffee brews, manage your inventory, and discover new recipes. Track your brewing habits and gain insights into your coffee journey. Elevate your home brewing experience with detailed logs and timers.
- Detailed brew logging and timers
- Coffee bean and supply inventory management
- Insightful brewing statistics
- Curated coffee recipe discoveries
- Track brewing frequency and habits
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Brew Buddy: Your Personal Coffee Journal Welcome to Brew Buddy, the coffee aficionado's perfect partner! Whether you're a seasoned barista or a home brew enthusiast, Brew Buddy is designed to enhance your coffee journey at every sip. Key Features: Brew Log & Timers: Keep a detailed record of every brew with our intuitive tracking system. Time your extractions to perfection and repeat your coffee successes with ease. Inventory Management: Never run out of your favorite beans or find yourself without a filter again. Manage your coffee inventory with a few taps – from beans to machines and grinders. Insightful Statistics: Stay motivated with insightful stats. Track beans you’ve tried, your brewing frequency, and much more. Watch your coffee habits evolve over time. Recipe Discoveries: Explore new horizons with a curated selection of coffee recipes. From classic espresso to exotic espresso tonic, there’s always something new to try. Brew Buddy isn't just an app; it's a companion that celebrates every step of the coffee-making process with you. From grinding your beans to the first delightful sip, make every cup an experience to remember. Download Brew Buddy now and elevate your coffee game!
Co
This app guides you to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. It analyzes your taste and offers specific adjustments for ratio, grind, and temperature. It also helps you find or create ideal brewing water.
- Personalized brewing recommendations
- Taste preference analysis
- Grind size and temperature adjustments
- Coffee-to-water ratio guidance
- Brewing water optimization
- Supports filter coffee and espresso
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Co-Barista is your personal coffee brewing assistant, designed to help you perfect every cup. By analyzing your taste preferences, Co-Barista provides clear, actionable recommendations on how to adjust key variables—like coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and brewing temperature—for optimal flavor. In addition, Co-Barista helps you with the second-most important ingredient: find or make water for great coffee. The app supports both filter coffee and espresso. Unlike other apps, Co-Barista doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary data or just act as a brew journal. Instead, it delivers tangible insights to help you improve your brews effortlessly, cup after cup. Download Co-Barista today and start mastering your coffee game from the comfort of home! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Brew at free against Co's free with in-app purchases. Brew also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Brew ships an update every 2 days, Co every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brew | Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leon Oberwaditzer | Dorian Ehnes |
Customer experience
Brew
Co
In-app purchases
Brew
No in-app purchases
Co
No in-app purchases
