Comparison

CoffeeTimer vs CoffeeGrams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — without distractions. - Built-in brew methods Get started quickly with presets for popular brewing methods, including: • V60 • Chemex • AeroPress • 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 — but nothing is locked behind a paywall. CoffeeTimer helps you brew better coffee, in your own way. Your coffee. Your ritual.

About

CoffeeGrams

This app helps you brew the perfect cup of coffee with precise dose and ratio calculations. It offers guided, step-by-step timers to ensure consistency in your brewing process. Enjoy a beautifully simple and subscription-free coffee companion.

Highlights
  • Precise dose and ratio calculators
  • Guided step-by-step brewing timers
  • Subscription-free experience
  • Beautifully simple interface
  • Dial in perfect coffee
Features
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CoffeeGrams is a precise, beautifully simple brewing companion. Dial in the perfect cup with dose-and-ratio calculators and guided, step-by-step timers with No Subscriptions.

Screenshots

CoffeeTimer4 screens
CoffeeGrams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoffeeTimer at none against CoffeeGrams's 1. CoffeeGrams's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CoffeeGrams sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoffeeTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoffeeTimer ships an update every 12 months, CoffeeGrams monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CoffeeTimer versus CoffeeGrams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffeeTimerCoffeeGrams
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKutay DemirerenJR LABS LLC

In-app purchases

None

CoffeeTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoffeeGrams

One-time1
  • CoffeeGrams Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CoffeeTimer free?
CoffeeTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoffeeGrams free?
CoffeeGrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoffeeTimer or CoffeeGrams have ads?
Neither CoffeeTimer nor CoffeeGrams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoffeeTimer or CoffeeGrams?
CoffeeTimer ships an update every 12 months, and CoffeeGrams monthly. Most recently, CoffeeTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and CoffeeGrams on October 31, 2026.

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