Aroma vs Coffee Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aroma
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Log every detail from grind size to brewing time and recreate your favorite coffees with precision. Save your favorite coffees, complete with tasting notes and origin information. Keep track of the best tools for your personal brewing style. Keep notes on each coffee session and track what works best, helping you refine your technique over time.
Coffee Library
Organize your coffee beans and brewing notes with this personal coffee journal. Track inventory, identify beans with AI, and get reminders for peak freshness. Effortlessly manage your coffee stash and brew with confidence.
- Coffee journal for origin and tasting notes
- AI recognition for bean identification
- Resting reminders for peak freshness
- Dose tracking for frozen/unfrozen beans
- NFC smart labeling for organization
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Reach peak freshness and flavor with your personal coffee organizer and bean tracker. Coffee Library helps you track your coffee inventory with ease — whether you’re single-dosing or simply enjoying a good brew. KEY FEATURES • Coffee Journal — from origin details to tasting notes, record every detail of your favorite coffee beans • AI recognition — identify coffee information from a photo or a website to capture origin, roast, and notes instantly • Resting reminder — log roast dates and set resting windows for peak freshness • Dose tracker — keep tabs on frozen or unfrozen doses so you never lose track • Smart labeling — use NFC stickers to easily identify and track for effortless organization WHY COFFEE LIBRARY? • Helps you build a personal archive of your coffee journey and brewing notes as you grow into your hobby • Gives a clear view of your coffee stash without digging through jars and bags • Turns your freezer into a living coffee bean library where every jar is identified • Helps you find the right window for a perfect brew Download Coffee Library today and brew with confidence! Privacy Policy: https://coffeelibrary.app/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aroma at none against Coffee Library's 3. Coffee Library's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Coffee Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aroma asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aroma ships an update every 12 months, Coffee Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aroma | Coffee Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Ananyev | Jankulabor OU |
In-app purchases
Aroma
No in-app purchases
Coffee Library
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual subscription$19.991 Year
- Lifetime access$39.99
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