Comparison

Drip Timer vs DripMaster

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

Head to head
About

Drip Timer

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Record and refine every cup. Drip Timer is a coffee timer app that helps you manage pour-over recipes, bean information, and brew history in one place. Follow each brewing step with the timer, then save the beans and recipe you used. The Today screen shows today's brew count and recent history, and lets you start quickly from the recipes you use often. You can also keep notes on each bean's origin, roast level, flavor, rating, and stock amount, making it easier to look back on cups you liked. Shape your daily coffee, one brew at a time.

About

DripMaster

Features
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DripMaster transforms your daily coffee routine into an extraordinary experience. This comprehensive coffee brewing assistant app is designed for iOS and watchOS users who are serious about their coffee. Perfect for: • Specialty coffee enthusiasts • Those looking to improve their brewing skills • Anyone seeking consistent, repeatable results • Apple Watch users Key Features: Recipe Management Store and manage your favorite coffee recipes with detailed parameters: • Bean information (origin, roast level, processing method) • Brewing parameters (grind size, water temperature, volume, timing) • Multi-step pouring sequences • Favorite recipe bookmarking Brewing Timer Step-by-step guidance for professional-quality extraction: • Automatic timing for each brewing stage • Audio and haptic notifications for next steps • Pause and resume functionality • Real-time progress tracking Apple Watch Integration Hands-free brewing with wrist-based controls: • Automatic recipe sync from iPhone • Independent timer functionality • Haptic feedback for step transitions • Offline capability Brewing History Track and analyze your brewing data for consistent results: • Automatic timestamp logging • Recipe archival for each brew • Tasting notes and memo functionality • Statistical analysis and insights Compatible Brewing Methods: • V60 • Kalita Wave • Chemex • French Press • AeroPress • Other pour-over drippers How to Use: 1. **Create Recipe** - Set up new recipes with your preferred beans and brewing method 2. **Start Brewing** - Select your recipe and tap "Start Brew" to begin guided extraction 3. **Timer Function** - Follow automated step timing with notifications for each phase 4. **Review History** - Access past brewing records to replicate your best cups Support: Send questions and feedback through the in-app feedback feature. Make every cup count with DripMaster - elevating your coffee experience, one brew at a time.

Screenshots

Drip Timer4 screens
DripMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DripMaster at none against Drip Timer's 2. DripMaster also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Drip Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Drip Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DripMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drip Timer ships an update every 3 months, DripMaster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Drip Timer versus DripMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrip TimerDripMaster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMorikawa TatsunosukeUnderSoil, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drip Timer

One-time2
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Support developer$2.99
None

DripMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drip Timer free?
Drip Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DripMaster free?
DripMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drip Timer or DripMaster have ads?
Neither Drip Timer nor DripMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drip Timer or DripMaster?
Drip Timer ships an update every 3 months, and DripMaster every 5 weeks. Most recently, Drip Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and DripMaster on September 4, 2026.

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