Comparison

CoffeeBase vs Cafém

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

Head to head
About

CoffeeBase

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CoffeeBase — your coffee journal, your map of specialty cafés and roasters, and the crew who drinks what you drink. Join 5,000+ coffee lovers already on CoffeeBase. Save every coffee you try, find new places nearby, and see what friends are brewing — all in one app. Discover A map of specialty cafés and roasters from around the world — real places, real beans, not a generic database. Log Every coffee you drink goes into your journal: origin, process, tasting notes. Over time you'll see exactly what you love. New: Coffee Scan (beta) Snap a photo of a coffee bag — CoffeeBase reads the roaster, origin and flavor profile and adds it to your journal for you. Community See what friends are drinking, leave reviews, and get inspired by real café profiles added by the community — not a stock database. Brew guide Recipes for V60, AeroPress, Chemex and more — from the basics to the details that actually change what's in your cup. Run a café or roastery? Claim your partner profile and get in front of a community that's actually looking for great coffee. Download CoffeeBase and find your next favorite coffee. Terms of use are available at the following link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cafém

Features
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The Right Café, Right Now Every day, the same question: "Where should I grab a coffee?" You have something in mind but you're not quite sure what you're looking for either. You open maps, read reviews, scroll through photos and before you know it 15 minutes are gone and you still haven't decided. Sounds familiar, right? We've been there too, and that's exactly why we built Cafém. How It Works You set your preferences once. Looking for a vegan menu, a quiet corner to work with your laptop, or a place where you can bring your dog? You choose these once and Cafém takes care of the rest. Every time you open the app, your nearest café that fits exactly what you want is already waiting for you. All you have to do is show up. Your Café, Your Rules From vegan and vegetarian options to pet-friendly spots, from work-friendly WiFi and quiet spaces to non-smoking areas, from budget-friendly prices to accessible venues — everything you need is waiting for you in one single app. Your time is precious. So is your coffee. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CoffeeBase4 screens
Cafém3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoffeeBase at 16.0 against Cafém's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CoffeeBase sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month and Cafém sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CoffeeBase versus Cafém: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffeeBaseCafém
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOFFEEBASEAyca Akman

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CoffeeBase

Subscriptions7
  • espresso$2.291 Month
  • Członkostwo Kawiarni$3.991 Month
  • V60$3.991 Month
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  • Członkostwo dla Palarni$5.991 Month
  • Brazilian Blend$22.991 Month
  • Coffee Shop suite basic$22.991 Month
  • Kenya AA$49.991 Month
One-time4
  • Dodatkowy menedżer$1.99
  • Lokalny Boost - Kawiarnia$5.99
  • Dopalacz - Widoczność$6.99
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  • Dopalacz - Wzrost$9.99
4 purchases

Cafém

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
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  • Annual Discounted Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CoffeeBase free?
CoffeeBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cafém free?
Cafém is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoffeeBase or Cafém have ads?
Neither CoffeeBase nor Cafém shows ads.

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