# Brew Timer vs Coffee Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coffee Journal at 91% against Brew Timer's 40%. Coffee Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Brew Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Coffee Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Brew Timer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Coffee Journal's.

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, Coffee Journal every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brew Timer | Coffee Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 70 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) | [Bitlever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743046207) |

## What reviewers say

### Brew Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962)

This app helps you craft the perfect cup of coffee with customizable brew tracking and a vast library of recipes. Explore, create, and share your favorite brewing methods for various coffee makers.

**Highlights:** Customizable brew tracking, Extensive coffee recipe library, Support for 14+ brewing methods, User-created recipe sharing, Precise countdown timer, Brew logging and rating system, Pour rate tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


### Coffee Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-journal-beanbook/id6499280064)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Log your coffee beans, track brewing parameters, and discover new recipes with AI assistance. This app helps you organize your coffee journey, from bean origin to tasting notes, and even generate recipes from web links.

**Highlights:** AI-powered coffee bean logging, Track grind settings and resting time, Organize beans with multiple views, Generate recipes from web links, Explore recipes from top baristas, Chat with a coffee expert AI

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeanBook Pro Monthly | $7.90 | per month |
| BeanBook Pro | $35.90 | per year |
| BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year |
| BeanBook Pro | $49.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brew Timer free?

Brew Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coffee Journal free?

Coffee Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brew Timer or Coffee Journal?

Coffee Journal is rated higher. Brew Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Coffee Journal averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Brew Timer or Coffee Journal have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Coffee Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brew Timer or Coffee Journal?

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Coffee Journal every 5 days. Most recently, Brew Timer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Coffee Journal on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*