Comparison

BeanTune vs ZenMinder

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

Head to head
About

BeanTune

This app helps espresso enthusiasts track and analyze every shot they pull. Log bean details, equipment settings, and shot parameters to understand trends and refine your brewing process with data-driven insights.

Highlights
  • Log coffee beans
  • Set up equipment
  • Record espresso shots
  • Rate and note shots
  • Analyze shot data
  • Track taste trends
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Dial in your espresso with BeanTune BeanTune is the essential shot-logging tool for espresso lovers who want consistency, clarity, and control in every cup. Whether you’re chasing the perfect ratio or just learning how different beans perform, BeanTune helps you track and analyze every shot you pull. Features Log Your Coffee Beans Create a detailed record of every bag you try. Set Up Your Equipment Select your espresso machine and grinder, then log machine-specific details like grind setting and dose. Custom-tailored shot tracking starts here. Record Espresso Shots Log key shot parameters like dose (in), yield (out), time, and grind setting. Perfect for home baristas aiming for repeatable results. Rate and Note Your Shots Add ratings, taste descriptors, and personal notes for every shot. Build your own espresso taste profile over time. Analyze Your Data See average dose, yield, brew ratio, time, and rating. Track trends and gain insights that help you dial in faster and more confidently. Discover What Works for You Over time, BeanTune helps you understand how your taste, equipment, and technique intersect—so you can refine your process with data, not guesswork. Who It’s For BeanTune is built for espresso nerds, home baristas, and anyone who wants to make informed decisions at the puck. From Breville to seperate grinders, from single dose to dialed-in workflow—if you log your shots, this is the app for you. Start Logging Today Download BeanTune and bring clarity to your espresso journey—one shot at a time.

About

ZenMinder

Visualize your completed tasks from Apple Reminders as a contribution heatmap. Track your daily productivity and revisit completed items with detailed insights. Available on iPhone and Mac, it brings back the satisfaction of checking things off.

Highlights
  • Completed reminder heatmap
  • Daily productivity visualization
  • Browse completed tasks by day
  • Filter reminders by status
  • iPhone and Mac apps
  • Home screen widgets
  • Menu bar app
Features
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Checked something off in Reminders — and then it was gone? ZenMinder gives you that sense of accomplishment back. ZenMinder is a companion to Apple Reminders for iPhone and Mac. It reads your reminder history and turns completed tasks into a GitHub-style contribution graph. SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Heatmap of completed reminders, day by day • Tap any day to browse what you finished • Filter by completed, created, or all reminders • Color intensity shows how productive each day was • Choose a color theme that fits your style IPHONE & MAC • Full iPhone app with home screen widgets • Mac menu bar app — always one click away • Works with the Reminders lists you already use Stop losing your wins when you check things off. With ZenMinder, every completed reminder leaves a mark.

Screenshots

BeanTune4 screens
ZenMinder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenMinder at every 3 weeks against BeanTune's every 4 months. ZenMinder also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BeanTune's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 BeanTune against 5.0 for ZenMinder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeanTune ships an update every 4 months, ZenMinder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeanTune versus ZenMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanTuneZenMinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtahan GucShaomeng Zhang

In-app purchases

None

BeanTune

No in-app purchases

None

ZenMinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeanTune free?
BeanTune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenMinder free?
ZenMinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeanTune or ZenMinder?
BeanTune and ZenMinder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BeanTune or ZenMinder have ads?
Neither BeanTune nor ZenMinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeanTune or ZenMinder?
BeanTune ships an update every 4 months, and ZenMinder every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeanTune was updated on October 27, 2026 and ZenMinder on October 28, 2026.

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