NoteBrew vs Cupping Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoteBrew
Record detailed tasting notes for your coffee, from beans to brew methods. Visualize your preferences to discover your perfect cup with a beautiful, distraction-free interface. Build a searchable history of every coffee you've tasted.
- Intuitive logging of beans and brew methods
- Record detailed tasting notes
- Visualize coffee preferences
- Build a personal coffee database
- Modern, distraction-free interface
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Unlock the full potential of your daily brew with Coffee Log, the ultimate companion for coffee enthusiasts. Whether you're a casual drinker or a seasoned barista, Coffee Log helps you capture every nuance of your tasting experience. Key Features: * Intuitive Logging: Record beans, brew methods, and tasting notes in seconds. * Deep Insights: Visualize your preferences and discover what makes your perfect cup. * Beautiful Design: A modern, distraction-free interface that puts your coffee first. * Personal Database: Build a searchable history of every coffee you've ever tasted. Elevate your coffee ritual. Download Coffee Log today and start brewing with intention.
Cupping Notes
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⏺ Cupping Notes is a coffee experience logging and sharing app for coffee lovers. Key Features ◆ Coffee Logging - Post up to 5 photos per entry - Rate flavor profiles on a 5-point scale (Acidity, Sweetness, Bitterness, Body, Aroma) - Add personal notes to create your own tasting records - Easy sign-in with Apple Sign In / Google Sign In - Available in English and Japanese ◆ AI-Powered Auto-Fill - Simply photograph a coffee package to automatically extract origin, variety, roast level, and more ◆ Detailed Information Management - Origin: Country, region, farm, altitude - Bean variety & processing method - Roast level & roast date - Brew method - Café or shop where purchased ◆ Shop Features - Search and register coffee shops - Browse posts by shop ◆ Community - Browse and like other users' posts - Search by coffee name, shop, origin, and more - Choose to make posts public or private - Manage your own post history
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cupping Notes at every 2 days against NoteBrew's every 3 months. NoteBrew's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NoteBrew ships an update every 3 months, Cupping Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteBrew | Cupping Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Luttrell LLC | SHINICHI GOTO |
In-app purchases
NoteBrew
No in-app purchases
Cupping Notes
No in-app purchases
