# Brew Timer vs Bloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloom at 100% against Brew Timer's 40%. Bloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Brew Timer's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brew Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brew Timer has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Brew Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bloom's.

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brew Timer | Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6759914524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) | [Parth Jadhav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881613249) |

## 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 |


### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-coffee-timer-and-journal/id6759914524)

Log your coffee brewing process with a timer and journal. Track your coffee beans, follow recipes, and record tasting notes to improve your next cup. Features include a coffee shelf, guided brewing, and inventory management.

**Highlights:** Coffee bean inventory and tracking, Step-by-step guided brewing timer, Coffee recipe creation and import, Journal entries for tasting notes, Coffee bag scanning and review, Equipment and caffeine intake tracking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloom Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bloom Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Bloom Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brew Timer or Bloom?

Bloom is rated higher. Brew Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Bloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brew Timer or Bloom have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Bloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brew Timer or Bloom?

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brew Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bloom on November 9, 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.*