Comparison

CoffeeTimer vs Kaffiene

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

Kaffiene

Features
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Kaffiene - Your Personal Coffee Brewing Companion Master the art of coffee brewing with Kaffiene, the all-in-one app designed for coffee enthusiasts who want to perfect every cup. Features: Guided Brewing - Step-by-step instructions for espresso, pour-over, French press, AeroPress, cold brew, and more. Never miss a step with built-in timers and precise ratios. Dial-In Assistant - Track your shots and get recommendations to improve extraction. Log dose, yield, and time to find your perfect recipe. Bean Library - Catalog your coffee beans with roast dates, origins, and tasting notes. Never forget which beans made your best cup. Brew Log - Record every brew with detailed notes. Rate your results and track your progress over time. Smart Ratios - Automatic ratio calculations for any brew method. Just enter your dose and get the perfect water amount. Troubleshooting Guide - Sour shot? Bitter espresso? Get instant suggestions to fix common brewing problems. Whether you're pulling your first espresso shot or perfecting your pour-over technique, Kaffiene helps you brew better coffee, one cup at a time.

Screenshots

CoffeeTimer4 screens
Kaffiene3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kaffiene at 15.1 against CoffeeTimer's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CoffeeTimer versus Kaffiene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffeeTimerKaffiene
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKutay DemirerenKarthik Kottugumada

In-app purchases

None

CoffeeTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Kaffiene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CoffeeTimer free?
CoffeeTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaffiene free?
Kaffiene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CoffeeTimer or Kaffiene have ads?
Neither CoffeeTimer nor Kaffiene shows ads.

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