Comparison

MN Coffee Map vs Mamenote

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

Head to head
About

MN Coffee Map

Discover independent coffee shops across Minnesota with this specialty coffee finder. Browse an interactive map or list, filter by shops open now, and get directions. Find detailed information including hours, ratings, amenities, and remote work suitability.

Highlights
  • Independent specialty coffee shops only
  • Interactive map and list view
  • Open Now filter with live hours
  • Remote work usability ratings
  • AI-generated shop summaries
  • Directions and contact info
Features
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MN Coffee is a specialty coffee finder for Minnesota. It only shows independent shops that are serious about the craft: good sourcing, skilled baristas and a real focus on quality. Chains are not in the app. Browse shops on an interactive map or a scrollable list, filter by what's open right now and get directions in one tap. Each shop includes hours, ratings, amenities and an AI-generated summary from Google so you know what to expect before you go. For remote workers, MN Coffee integrates with Work From MSP, a local guide that rates cafes on real workday usability: Wi-Fi reliability, outlet access, noise level and seating comfort. The rating shows up on each shop so you can find a place that works for a full day, not just a quick coffee. Features - Independent specialty shops only, no chains - Interactive map and list view - Open Now filter with live hours - Search across all Minnesota shops - Ratings and reviews from Google - AI-generated shop summaries from Google - Work From MSP remote work ratings - Directions and contact info

About

Mamenote

This personal coffee journal helps home baristas track brewing parameters, grind settings, and taste notes. Organize your coffee journey, discover patterns in your preferences, and refine your recipes with a clean, focused interface.

Highlights
  • Track brewing parameters
  • Log grind settings
  • Record taste notes
  • Organize coffee journey
  • Searchable data
  • Discover preference patterns
  • Rate past brews
Features
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Track every bean. Perfect every brew. This is your personal coffee journal designed for home baristas who want to elevate their craft. From your favorite roasters to precise pour-over ratios, this app helps you capture every step of your coffee journey. Log brewing parameters, grind settings, and taste notes with ease. Whether you’re experimenting with new beans or refining your go-to recipe, your data stays beautifully organized and easy to search. Built with clarity and focus, the app features a clean, iOS-native interface that gets out of your way — so you can stay in the moment while brewing. Use powerful filters to discover patterns in your preferences, rate past brews, and never forget a great cup again. This isn’t just another coffee timer or shopping app — it’s a reflection of your taste, curiosity, and dedication to better coffee. For those who treat every cup as a craft, this is the app you’ve been waiting for. Note everything. Brew intentionally.

Screenshots

MN Coffee Map3 screens
Mamenote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mamenote at fortnightly against MN Coffee Map's every 5 weeks. MN Coffee Map's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MN Coffee Map against 5.0 for Mamenote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MN Coffee Map ships an update every 5 weeks, Mamenote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MN Coffee Map versus Mamenote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMN Coffee MapMamenote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermsoftware llcMasaki Haruta

Customer experience

MN Coffee Map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mamenote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MN Coffee Map

No in-app purchases

None

Mamenote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MN Coffee Map free?
MN Coffee Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mamenote free?
Mamenote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MN Coffee Map or Mamenote?
MN Coffee Map and Mamenote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MN Coffee Map or Mamenote have ads?
Neither MN Coffee Map nor Mamenote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MN Coffee Map or Mamenote?
MN Coffee Map ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mamenote fortnightly. Most recently, MN Coffee Map was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mamenote on October 14, 2026.

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