Comparison

DripRecipe vs KOOHI | coffee note

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

Head to head
About

DripRecipe

Features
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Rediscover your "perfect cup" every single time with DripRecipe. DripRecipe is the definitive app for coffee connoisseurs who want to log and manage their detailed pour-over coffee recipes. Found your golden ratio of beans, grind size, water temperature, and brewing time? Save it as a detailed recipe. With the built-in brew timer, you can consistently replicate your best-tasting coffee, anytime. Key Features: - Detailed Recipe Logging (bean amount, water temp, grind size, equipment, etc.) - Step-by-Step Brew Timer for perfect extraction - Supports both Hot and Iced coffee recipes - Simple and intuitive user interface Never forget that perfect brew again. Elevate your daily coffee ritual with DripRecipe.

About

KOOHI | coffee note

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KOOHI is an app for recording and analyzing your daily coffee experiences, helping you pursue your own “perfect cup.” From buying beans to brewing and tasting, it logs every step of the process and visualizes patterns in your preferences. 【Main Features】 ◆ Detailed bean management Save every detail about your beans — origin, roaster, roast level, processing method, and more — together with photos. You can also customize the fields to match how you like to keep records. ◆ Drip timer It’s more than just a stopwatch. Based on your adjustments for sweetness, balance, and acidity, and your chosen brew ratio, it automatically calculates a brewing recipe tailored to you. It provides real-time guidance on pour timing and water volume to help you brew consistently. ◆ Flavor and aroma logging & analysis Rate each cup on a five-point scale for acidity, bitterness, sweetness, body, and aroma. As your data builds up, the analytics features reveal trends in your taste, such as ideal temperature ranges and brewing methods that suit you best. High-rated brews can be saved as “Golden Recipes” that you can recreate anytime. ◆ Cost tracking By logging bean prices and usage, the app automatically calculates your cost per cup. You can enjoy your coffee while also keeping an eye on cost performance. ◆ Coffee bean knowledge Perfect even for beginners. Includes articles that teach you coffee basics and brewing tips.

Screenshots

DripRecipe4 screens
KOOHI | coffee note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOOHI | coffee note at none against DripRecipe's 1. KOOHI | coffee note also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). 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. DripRecipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KOOHI | coffee note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DripRecipe ships an update every 8 months, KOOHI | coffee note monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DripRecipe versus KOOHI | coffee note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDripRecipeKOOHI | coffee note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota SaitoRyota Tatsumi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DripRecipe

One-time1
  • Support with a Coffee$1.99
None

KOOHI | coffee note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DripRecipe free?
DripRecipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KOOHI | coffee note free?
KOOHI | coffee note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DripRecipe or KOOHI | coffee note have ads?
Both DripRecipe and KOOHI | coffee note show ads.
Which is updated more often, DripRecipe or KOOHI | coffee note?
DripRecipe ships an update every 8 months, and KOOHI | coffee note monthly. Most recently, DripRecipe was updated on October 30, 2026 and KOOHI | coffee note on November 5, 2026.

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