Tea Me vs NM Tea Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tea Me
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Tea Me is your smart tea companion for every brew โ from first discovery to perfect routine. Discover a vast tea library with brewing time and temperature recommendations, customize values individually and save multiple brews per tea. Create your own teas, document origin and preparation details in your notes and record your brews with personal impressions in your Brew Journal. With the integrated timer and Live Activities you see the current status at a glance and never miss a brew. Control the preparation conveniently from your wrist with your Apple Watch. The unique cooling function calculates exactly when your boiling water reaches the perfect temperature, taking into account room temperature, altitude above sea level or the material of your cup. The app supports both metric and imperial systems and displays temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Tea Me supports Western brewing method and Gong Fu. Whether beginner or tea enthusiast: With Tea Me every cup becomes more conscious, consistent and personal.
NM Tea Timer
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Discover the art of tea perfection with the Next Memory Tea Timer, where every detail โ from temperature to steeping time โ is designed for balance, beauty, and taste. Tea Timer โข Brew your teas with precision using our elegant timer interface. โข Personalise your ritual with temperature, water amount, and time recommendations. โข Stay notified when your infusion reaches perfection. โข Experience the serene design inspired by fine craftsmanship and mindful rituals. Shop โข Browse and purchase our premium teas and accessories directly in the app. โข Explore limited editions and signature blends that evoke European refinement. โข Reorder your favourites with ease โ from soothing herbal infusions to rare black teas. Every timer, every aroma, every sip โ a quiet moment designed to reconnect you with the essence of time. Next Memory โ The elegance of calm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NM Tea Timer at none against Tea Me's 2. NM Tea Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Tea Me's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tea Me sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. NM Tea Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tea Me ships an update every 3 weeks, NM Tea Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tea Me | NM Tea Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Lustenberger GmbH | NEXT MEMORY, LDA |
In-app purchases
Tea Me
- Tea Me Plus7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Tea Me Plus$5.99
NM Tea Timer
No in-app purchases








