# Brew Timer vs Coado

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coado at 100% against Brew Timer's 40%. Coado also leads on ads (none vs shown). Brew Timer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). 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 Coado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brew Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brew Timer has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Brew Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coado's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, Coado every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brew Timer | Coado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-timer-make-great-coffee/id6473278962/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coado/id6795497063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 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 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Durali Guder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718752075) | [Rodrigo Fortes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794497628) |

## 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 |


### Coado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coado/id6795497063)

This app acts as a personal coffee brewing guide and journal. It offers step-by-step timers for various brewing methods and allows users to log and track their brews, including taste profiles and bean details. It helps you recreate your favorite coffee experiences.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided brewing timer, 18+ brewing methods supported, Curated barista recipes, Guided and advanced brewing modes, Detailed brew logging with ratings and notes, Bean tracking and import, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coado+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Coado+ Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brew Timer free?

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

### Is Coado free?

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

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

Brew Timer is rated higher. Brew Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Coado averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brew Timer or Coado have ads?

Brew Timer shows ads; Coado does not.

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

Brew Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Coado every 5 days. Most recently, Brew Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Coado on October 17, 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.*