NoteBrew vs Beanary
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.
Beanary
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Dial in your espresso like a pro. Beanary helps you track your espresso shots and guides you to the perfect cup. Log your dose, yield, time, and taste - then get smart recommendations on how to adjust your next shot. Features: - Track your bean library with roast date, origin, process and roast level - Log every shot with dose, yield, time, and taste - Get guidance on whether to grind finer or coarser or experiment with ratio - Save your dialed-in recipes for each bean - Rate your favorite coffees - Export and backup your data - Dark mode support Whether you're new to espresso or a seasoned home barista, Beanary takes the guesswork out of dialing in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beanary at every 5 days against NoteBrew's every 3 months. Beanary also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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, Beanary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteBrew | Beanary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Luttrell LLC | Maximilian Zeus |
In-app purchases
NoteBrew
No in-app purchases
Beanary
No in-app purchases
