Roast Manager vs RoastEar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Roast Manager
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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).
RoastEar
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Roast Manager | RoastEar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Scheffler | Ryan Tinklepaugh |
In-app purchases
Roast Manager
No in-app purchases
RoastEar
- RoastEar Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RoastEar Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year









