Comparison

CoffeeTimer vs Pour

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

Head to head
About

CoffeeTimer

Features
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Brew better coffee, your way. CoffeeTimer is a focused iOS coffee brewing timer that guides you step by step β€” so you can consistently brew great coffee, every time. Whether you're new to coffee brewing or brewing at home regularly, CoffeeTimer removes guesswork from the process while still letting you follow your own ritual. - Guided brewing, made simple Follow clear, step-by-step timers while brewing. Each step is shown at the right moment, so you always know what to do next β€” without distractions. - Built-in brew methods Get started quickly with presets for popular brewing methods, including: β€’ V60 β€’ Chemex β€’ AeroPress β€’ French Press - Brew it your own way Adjust timings, pours, and pauses to match how you like to brew. You can create your own recipe from scratch or customize built-in brew methods. - Flexible coffee–water ratios Calculate coffee or water amounts without duplicating recipes. Brew different volumes while keeping balanced ratios and consistent results. - Focused and minimal No ads, no paywall, no clutter. CoffeeTimer is designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on brewing. - Free & open source CoffeeTimer is completely free and open source. If you enjoy using it, you can choose to support development β€” but nothing is locked behind a paywall. CoffeeTimer helps you brew better coffee, in your own way. Your coffee. Your ritual.

About

Pour

Features
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Pour is a visual pour-over companion for home baristas. FREE PATH β€’ Brew the default Hario 4:6 recipe end-to-end β€’ Dual timer + step water targets β€’ Finish a cup with a clear complete moment PRO β€’ All drippers (Hario, Kalita, Origami) β€’ Unlimited recipes and custom tweaks β€’ No ads when adjusting recipes Perfect when you want one free successful pour before going deeper.

Screenshots

CoffeeTimer4 screens
Pour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoffeeTimer at none against Pour's 1. Pour's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoffeeTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoffeeTimer ships an update every 12 months, Pour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CoffeeTimer versus Pour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffeeTimerPour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKutay DemirerenYUJI Corp.

In-app purchases

None

CoffeeTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pour

One-time1
  • Pour Pro: Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is CoffeeTimer free?
CoffeeTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pour free?
Pour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoffeeTimer or Pour have ads?
Neither CoffeeTimer nor Pour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoffeeTimer or Pour?
CoffeeTimer ships an update every 12 months, and Pour every 3 weeks. Most recently, CoffeeTimer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pour on September 7, 2026.

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