Comparison

Trade Beans vs Beanstats

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

Head to head
About

Trade Beans

Features
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Stay ahead in the world of coffee trading with Trade Beans, the ultimate app for monitoring global coffee prices, specially designed for the Egyptian market. Whether you're a business owner, a coffee enthusiast, or a trader, Trade Beans provides real-time price updates, market trends, and detailed insights, all in one place. Key Features: Real-time global coffee price tracking Custom alerts for price changes Comprehensive market trends and analysis Simple, intuitive interface tailored for Egyptian traders

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth scale integration
  • Real-time flow rate analysis
  • Detailed brew logging
  • Bean inventory management
  • Equipment tracking
  • Brew statistics and insights
  • Siri and automation support
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Trade Beans4 screens
Beanstats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trade Beans at none against Beanstats's 3. Trade Beans also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beanstats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trade Beans asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trade Beans versus Beanstats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrade BeansBeanstats
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYossuf NiddalMarcel Blijleven

In-app purchases

None

Trade Beans

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Beanstats

Subscriptions2
  • Beanstats Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Beanstats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beanstats Premium - Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Trade Beans free?
Trade Beans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beanstats free?
Beanstats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trade Beans or Beanstats have ads?
Neither Trade Beans nor Beanstats shows ads.

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