# Decaff vs Jitterbug

The clearest difference is rating: Jitterbug at 5.0 against Decaff's 3.0. Jitterbug also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decaff sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Jitterbug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jitterbug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Decaff ships an update every 2 months, Jitterbug every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decaff | Jitterbug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decaff-caffeine-tracker/id6739958581/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitterbug-caffeine-coach/id6762335539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irakli Grigolia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583083592) | [Jimmy Haivan Huynh*](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893854505) |

## What reviewers say

### Decaff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decaff-caffeine-tracker/id6739958581)

Monitor your daily caffeine consumption from various beverages like coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Log your intake, set limits, and visualize trends to understand caffeine's impact on your sleep and energy levels. Build healthier habits and maintain control over your caffeine intake.

**Highlights:** Track caffeine intake from various beverages, Log beverages and set daily limits, Visualize daily and weekly trends, Understand caffeine's impact on sleep, Build healthier habits, Monitor energy and focus levels

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Support Decaff | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Decaff | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Decaff | $4.99 | one-time |


### Jitterbug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitterbug-caffeine-coach/id6762335539)

This app acts as your AI caffeine coach, creating personalized taper plans to help you reduce caffeine intake. It forecasts how your drinks will impact sleep and tracks your progress visually. Features include real-time tracking, a drink scanner, and Apple Health synchronization.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI taper plans, Sleep impact forecasting, Real-time caffeine tracker, Drink scanner with AI vision, Apple Health sync, Smart cutoff alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decaff free?

Decaff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jitterbug free?

Jitterbug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decaff or Jitterbug?

Jitterbug is rated higher. Decaff averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jitterbug averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Decaff or Jitterbug have ads?

Neither Decaff nor Jitterbug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decaff or Jitterbug?

Decaff ships an update every 2 months, and Jitterbug every 2 days. Most recently, Decaff was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jitterbug on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*