The Coffee Diary vs BrewJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The Coffee Diary
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4 core features of The Coffee Diary 1. Coffee Logging & Journaling - Record detailed coffee entries with date, time, and location - Rate coffees on a 5-star scale - Document brewing methods (pour-over, espresso, French press, etc.) - Track coffee beans, roasters, and origin - Save flavor notes and personal observations - Attach photos to each coffee entry 2. Coffee Stats & Insights - Visualize coffee consumption patterns - Track frequency of coffee intake (daily, weekly, monthly) - Analyze preferred coffee types and brewing methods - Review average ratings by coffee type, brand, or location - Monitor caffeine consumption trends - Generate year-in-review reports (Premium feature) 3. Coffee News & Discovery - Browse latest coffee industry news - Discover new brewing techniques - Learn about coffee origins and processing methods - Stay updated on coffee equipment releases - Read expert brew guides and tips - Brand & Cafe Management 4. Save favorite coffee brands - Create a personal database of beans and roasters - Log and rate cafes and coffee shops - Map visualization of visited coffee locations Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
BrewJournal
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BrewJournal is an offline coffee brewing journal built to help you track every cup and improve your recipe over time. Log beans and brewing parameters (ratio, temperature, method, dose, water, brew time, grinder setting, and gear), rate the cup, and keep tasting notes for easy comparison. You can also generate a complete brew report with your score and full recipeβperfect for sharing or saving. Security matters. This app is 100% offline β privacy first. Privacy-first: β’ No account β’ No tracking β’ No data collection β’ Offline use Pricing: Free: Save up to 8 brew logs. Pro Monthly Subscription: USD $0.99/month (or equivalent in local currency). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features. Pro Lifetime (One-Time Purchase): USD $4.99 (limited-time introductory price). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features forever, no recurring fees. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The Coffee Diary and BrewJournal 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
Both are free to download. The Coffee Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Coffee Diary | BrewJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEQULA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ζΎ ζ΄ |
In-app purchases
The Coffee Diary
- The Coffee Diary$1.991 Month
- The Coffee Diary$4.993 Months
- The Coffee Diary$9.991 Year
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
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