Brewlog vs CoffeeTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brewlog
This app helps home baristas and coffee enthusiasts track their espresso brewing. Log brew and grind details, use a built-in timer, and save favorite beans to consistently brew better coffee. It simplifies the process of dialing in espresso and highlights your best shots.
- Log brew and grind details
- Built-in brew timer
- Dial in espresso
- Save favorite beans
- Search coffee entries
- View shot history
- Quick actions
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Attention home baristas and coffee enthusiasts! Introducing Brewlog – the app that helps you track your espresso but easier. Why Choose BrewLog? - Save time on dialling in espresso - Save money by not wasting those precious beans - Consistently brew better coffee at home What sets BrewLog apart? Simplicity. We've focused on the essentials: 1. Create an overview of your home-brewed espresso coffees 2. Log brew and grind details effortlessly 3. Use the built-in brew timer for precise shot timing 4. Dial in your espresso and highlight your best shots 5. Save favourite beans for quick access on future brews 6. Search across your open coffees and favorites 7. View a comprehensive shot history for each bean 8. Swipe for quick actions on any coffee entry 9. Sort your lists by name, date, or rating Download now and get brewing!
CoffeeTimer
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Brew better coffee, your way. CoffeeTimer is a focused iOS coffee brewing timer that guides you step by step — so you can consistently brew great coffee, every time. Whether you're new to coffee brewing or brewing at home regularly, CoffeeTimer removes guesswork from the process while still letting you follow your own ritual. - Guided brewing, made simple Follow clear, step-by-step timers while brewing. Each step is shown at the right moment, so you always know what to do next — without distractions. - Built-in brew methods Get started quickly with presets for popular brewing methods, including: • V60 • Chemex • AeroPress • French Press - Brew it your own way Adjust timings, pours, and pauses to match how you like to brew. You can create your own recipe from scratch or customize built-in brew methods. - Flexible coffee–water ratios Calculate coffee or water amounts without duplicating recipes. Brew different volumes while keeping balanced ratios and consistent results. - Focused and minimal No ads, no paywall, no clutter. CoffeeTimer is designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on brewing. - Free & open source CoffeeTimer is completely free and open source. If you enjoy using it, you can choose to support development — but nothing is locked behind a paywall. CoffeeTimer helps you brew better coffee, in your own way. Your coffee. Your ritual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoffeeTimer at 17.6 against Brewlog's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brewlog ships an update every 11 months, CoffeeTimer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewlog | CoffeeTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAS EELMAN | Kutay Demireren |
In-app purchases
Brewlog
No in-app purchases
CoffeeTimer
No in-app purchases









