Comparison

Tempo Coffee Timer vs Star Brew Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tempo Coffee Timer

This app provides precise timing and visual guides to elevate your coffee brewing experience. It offers professional recipes, step-by-step instructions, and customizable features for both beginners and experienced baristas.

Highlights
  • Precision pour-over timing
  • 25 professional brewing recipes
  • Visual pour-over animations
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions
  • Customizable recipe creation
  • Brewing progress tracking
Features
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Perfect Your Pour-Over Every Time Tempo transforms your coffee brewing with precision timing and visual guides that eliminate guesswork from your daily ritual. No more juggling timers while pouring water or scrambling to remember the next step. 25 Professional Recipes Master professional brewing methods with 25 carefully curated recipes featuring World Brewers Cup champions and renowned coffee experts. Includes Pour-Over, AeroPress, Chemex, and Switch brewing techniques with step-by-step instructions, precise timing, and professional grind recommendations. Visual Brewing Guides Pour animations show exactly how fast to pour with real-time visual cues for optimal water flow. The synchronized timer guides you through each brewing instruction with clear indicators for coffee amounts, water volumes, and temperatures. Customize Your Experience Create and save personal recipes with custom timings, edit existing recipes to match your taste preferences, and track your brewing progress. Star your favorite recipes for quick access and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Thoughtful Design Morning and night themes adapt to your environment while detailed brewing notes provide professional insights for every recipe. Professional measurements use grams for coffee and ml for water. Perfect For Every Level Whether you're starting your coffee journey or perfecting your craft professionally, Tempo provides the precision and guidance needed to consistently brew exceptional coffee. Transform your morning routine with brewing precision that delivers cafe-quality results at home.

About

Star Brew Timer

Features
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Star Brew Timer helps you make the perfect cup of coffee every time with precise timing for your favorite brewing methods. FEATURES: - Six popular brewing methods: Espresso, AeroPress, Pour Over, French Press, Moka Pot, and Cold Brew - Beautiful, intuitive interface with coffee-inspired design - Visual progress ring shows exactly how much time remains - Audio notification when your brew is ready - Preset times based on optimal brewing recommendations BREWING METHODS: - Espresso: 25 seconds for a quick, intense shot - AeroPress: 90 seconds for smooth, rich coffee - Pour Over: 3.5 minutes for clean, bright flavors - French Press: 4 minutes for full-bodied coffee - Moka Pot: 5 minutes for strong stovetop espresso - Cold Brew: 12 hours for smooth cold extraction Whether you're a coffee enthusiast perfecting your morning ritual or just starting your brewing journey, Star Brew Timer keeps you on track for consistently delicious results. Simple. Elegant. Perfect coffee.

Screenshots

Tempo Coffee Timer4 screens
Star Brew Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Brew Timer at none against Tempo Coffee Timer's 1. Tempo Coffee Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Tempo Coffee Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Brew Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tempo Coffee Timer versus Star Brew Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempo Coffee TimerStar Brew Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron MoellerALAE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempo Coffee Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99
None

Star Brew Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo Coffee Timer free?
Tempo Coffee Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Brew Timer free?
Star Brew Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempo Coffee Timer or Star Brew Timer have ads?
Neither Tempo Coffee Timer nor Star Brew Timer shows ads.

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