Comparison

CoffeeTimer vs Star Brew Timer

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

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

CoffeeTimer4 screens
Star Brew Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

CoffeeTimer and Star Brew Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CoffeeTimer versus Star Brew Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffeeTimerStar Brew Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKutay DemirerenALAE

In-app purchases

None

CoffeeTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Star Brew Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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