Boca BT vs Beanstats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boca BT
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This is an app for use with 'Bocaboca Bluetooth' devices. When you click the connect button, it will connect to the device. After that, you can record the roasting process with buttons such as 'Preheat' and 'Inject'. You can set the language by clicking the settings button.
Beanstats
This app helps home baristas track their coffee brewing process, from bean inventory to equipment usage. It offers detailed logging, real-time data capture via Bluetooth scale integration, and insightful statistics to improve your coffee-making skills.
- Bluetooth scale integration
- Real-time flow rate analysis
- Detailed brew logging
- Bean inventory management
- Equipment tracking
- Brew statistics and insights
- Siri and automation support
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Connect your Bluetooth scale, capture real-time flow data, and track every detail of your coffee journey, from bean to cup. Beanstats is the all-in-one brew companion for home baristas who care about consistency and improvement. Whether you're dialing in espresso or perfecting your pour-over technique, Beanstats helps you understand what works. BLUETOOTH SCALE INTEGRATION • Connect Acaia, Bookoo, and compatible scales • Real-time weight and live flow rate analysis • Auto-start timer on first pour • Auto-capture yield when flow stops (espresso) • Reference curve overlay when repeating brews • Weight data stored with each brew for detailed charts BREW LOGGING • Dose, water, grind, temperature, and time • Espresso mode with yield, pressure, and pre-infusion • Brew method templates with default parameters • Repeat previous brews and compare against reference curves • Track cafe visits with location and ratings BEAN INVENTORY • Roaster, origin, roast date, varieties, and tasting notes • Remaining weight calculated automatically as you brew • Single-origin and blend support with components • Rate with stars and add SCA cupping scores • Freeze tracking with NFC tags for container labeling EQUIPMENT TRACKING • Catalog grinders, brewers, kettles, scales, and more • Associate equipment with brews and methods • Track grinder retention and equipment usage patterns STATISTICS & INSIGHTS • Brewing frequency, consumption, and favorite origins • Rating trends, freshness windows, and cost analysis • Equipment usage and grinder retention stats • Interactive charts filtered by date range SIRI, SHORTCUTS & AUTOMATION • "Log an espresso in Beanstats" • Webhooks to n8n, Home Assistant, IFTTT, and Zapier • JSON export for backup and analysis iCloud sync across all devices. Metric and imperial units. Light, dark, and auto themes. Link to the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boca BT at none against Beanstats's 3. Boca BT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Beanstats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Boca BT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boca BT ships an update every 3 weeks, Beanstats every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boca BT | Beanstats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | san song | Marcel Blijleven |
In-app purchases
Boca BT
No in-app purchases
Beanstats
- Beanstats Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Beanstats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Beanstats Premium - Lifetime$44.99









