Comparison

Roast Manager vs RoastEar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roast Manager

Features
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Roast Manager is a simple app for home coffee roasters. With it you can manage your: • green coffee • roasting profiles • coffee roasts • coffee containers The app is kept relatively simple, but everything has a comment field where additional content can be entered. Data is automatically synced across all your devices via iCloud. Additionally, the app features NDEF-compatible NFC tag support, allowing you to easily identify and manage your coffee storage containers (on devices with NFC support).

About

RoastEar

Features
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First crack can be hard to hear over a fan. RoastEar gives home coffee roasters a focused timer, large milestone controls, and optional acoustic assistance that listens alongside you. YOU STAY IN CONTROL Mark charge, dry end, first crack, second crack, drop, and cool by hand. When acoustic assistance is enabled, RoastEar analyzes microphone input on your iPhone and may suggest first- or second-crack timing. Confirm or correct every suggestion. The timer and manual controls work without microphone access or a subscription. BUILT FOR THE ROAST • A large clock and controls designed for quick glances • Session-specific noise calibration and adjustable sensitivity • Live crack-rate context rather than a generic loudness meter • Development time and development ratio • Manual bean-temperature logging with temperature curves and rate of rise • Weight loss, ratings, roast notes, and cupping notes • One free Artisan JSON import; Pro adds unlimited history and export • Optional retained audio for your own review PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio analysis runs on your iPhone. RoastEar does not include analytics, ads, or a developer-operated account system. RevenueCat receives pseudonymous Apple purchase state only to provide Pro access; no roast or audio data is sent to it. Optional retained audio stays only on the originating device, is excluded from device backups, and leaves only when you explicitly share it. Roast records use your private iCloud database when iCloud is available. ROASTEAR PRO Import an Artisan roast free. Pro unlocks unlimited roast history and export. The free version also includes the manual timer, calculators, and one saved roast. Acoustic results depend on the roaster, batch, phone placement, microphone, and surrounding noise. RoastEar is a logging companion, not a safety monitor. Never leave a roaster unattended. Terms of Use: https://www.uncommonweather.com/legal/apps/roastear-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.uncommonweather.com/legal/apps/roastear-privacy.html

Screenshots

Roast Manager4 screens
RoastEar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roast Manager at none against RoastEar's 2. Roast Manager also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. RoastEar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Roast Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Roast Manager versus RoastEar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoast ManagerRoastEar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuido SchefflerRyan Tinklepaugh

In-app purchases

None

Roast Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RoastEar

Subscriptions2
  • RoastEar Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RoastEar Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Roast Manager free?
Roast Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoastEar free?
RoastEar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roast Manager or RoastEar have ads?
Neither Roast Manager nor RoastEar shows ads.

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