Comparison

Co vs Coffee Diary

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

Head to head
About

Co

This app guides you to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. It analyzes your taste and offers specific adjustments for ratio, grind, and temperature. It also helps you find or create ideal brewing water.

Highlights
  • Personalized brewing recommendations
  • Taste preference analysis
  • Grind size and temperature adjustments
  • Coffee-to-water ratio guidance
  • Brewing water optimization
  • Supports filter coffee and espresso
Features
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Co-Barista is your personal coffee brewing assistant, designed to help you perfect every cup. By analyzing your taste preferences, Co-Barista provides clear, actionable recommendations on how to adjust key variables—like coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and brewing temperature—for optimal flavor. In addition, Co-Barista helps you with the second-most important ingredient: find or make water for great coffee. The app supports both filter coffee and espresso. Unlike other apps, Co-Barista doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary data or just act as a brew journal. Instead, it delivers tangible insights to help you improve your brews effortlessly, cup after cup. Download Co-Barista today and start mastering your coffee game from the comfort of home! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Coffee Diary

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Coffee Diary ist dein digitales Bezugs-Tagebuch für Zuhause-Baristas und Espresso-Enthusiasten. Erfasse jeden Shot und jeden Filterbezug mit Dosis, Extraktionsmenge, Zeit, Mahlgrad, Bewertung und Notizen. Verknüpfe Bohnen, Mühle, Maschine und Brühgerät – und finde so schneller zu deinem perfekten Setup. WAS DU MIT COFFEE DIARY MACHST • Bezüge festhalten – Espresso und Filter, geführt oder per Schnellformular • Ausrüstung verwalten – Bohnen, Mühlen, Maschinen, Brühgeräte inkl. Fotos • Statistik & Trends – KPIs, Zeiträume, Verhältnis-Stabilität, Mahlgrad-Analyse • Coffee Station – aktive Maschine und Mühle immer im Blick • Dial-in-Hilfe – Tipps aus deinen letzten Bezügen • Optional Wetter-Kontext – Temperatur und Luftfeuchtigkeit zum Bezug speichern SYNC & DATEN • Daten bleiben auf deinem Gerät (SwiftData) • Optional Synchronisation über dein persönliches iCloud-Konto – ideal für iPhone und iPad • Export als JSON oder CSV aus den Einstellungen Coffee Diary ist ohne Werbung, ohne Tracking und ohne Konto-Pflicht. Deine Daten gehören dir. Support: https://Yannik2y.github.io/CoffeeDiary/support Datenschutz: https://Yannik2y.github.io/CoffeeDiary/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Co4 screens
Coffee Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co at none against Coffee Diary's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Coffee Diary sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Co ships an update every 11 days, Coffee Diary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Co versus Coffee Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoCoffee Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian EhnesYannik Chlechowitz

In-app purchases

None

Co

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Coffee Diary

One-time4
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Double espresso$2.99
  • Coffee & cake$3.99
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  • Linea Mini$999.99

Questions

Is Co free?
Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coffee Diary free?
Coffee Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Co or Coffee Diary have ads?
Neither Co nor Coffee Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Co or Coffee Diary?
Co ships an update every 11 days, and Coffee Diary every 10 days. Most recently, Co was updated on October 16, 2026 and Coffee Diary on October 28, 2026.

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