Comparison

High vs Bean Note

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

Head to head
About

High

Achieve restaurant-quality steaks with this comprehensive cooking guide. Select your cut, master desired doneness, and follow step-by-step instructions for perfect results every time. Features smart timers and live activity integration for seamless cooking.

Highlights
  • Select steak cuts
  • Master steak doneness
  • Adjust for steak thickness
  • Step-by-step guided cooking
  • Smart timers and alerts
  • Live Activities integration
Features
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High Steaks: Your Personal Steak Chef Tired of overcooked, dry, or inconsistent steaks? Ready to grill, pan-sear, or reverse-sear like a seasoned pro? **High Steaks** is your ultimate guide to achieving perfectly cooked, restaurant-quality steaks right in your own kitchen! Turn every steak night into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grill master, High Steaks takes the guesswork out of cooking. Select Your Perfect Cut: Choose from Ribeye, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, T-Bone, Sirloin, and Rump. Master Your Doneness: From rare to well-done, precisely hit your desired internal temperature for juicy, tender results every single time. Dial-In Thickness: Accurately adjust cooking times based on your steak's thickness in inches or centimeters. No more guessing! Step-by-Step Guided Cooking: Our intuitive, easy-to-follow guide walks you through every crucial step: from prep and preheating to searing, flipping, and essential resting. Smart Timers & Alerts: The app provides precise timers for each cooking phase, ensuring you never overcook. Audio alerts signal when it’s time for the next action. Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Keep track of your cooking progress and remaining time directly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, so you can multitask without missing a beat. Your Privacy, Guaranteed: High Steaks is built with your privacy in mind. We collect no personal data, track no usage, and require no internet connection. Your cooking journey stays entirely on your device. Unlock the secrets to a perfect sear, a tender interior, and a juicy, flavorful steak that will impress everyone. Download High Steaks today and become the boss of your grill!

About

Bean Note

Features
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Bean Note is a simple, beautiful coffee journal for tracking your brews and discovering your flavor preferences. RECORD EVERY BREW • Log bean name, origin, and roast level • Track brew method, grind size, dose, and water ratio • Rate each cup from 1 to 5 stars • Add flavor notes from a curated tasting wheel • Write free-form notes for each brew FLAVOR DISCOVERY • 20 flavor tags organized by category (fruit, sweet, nutty, floral, and more) • Track which flavors you enjoy most over time • Find your perfect bean and brew combination YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • All data stored locally — no account required • No internet connection needed • Export your brew history as CSV anytime • No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions 9 BREW METHODS SUPPORTED Pour Over, Espresso, French Press, AeroPress, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, Siphon, Turkish, and Drip Machine. Whether you're a home barista dialing in your V60 or just curious which beans you liked best — Bean Note helps you remember every cup.

Screenshots

High4 screens
Bean Note1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: High at none against Bean Note's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Bean Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. High asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

High ships an update every 2 weeks, Bean Note every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
High versus Bean Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHighBean Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAY WILLIAM SORRELL守信 尚

In-app purchases

None

High

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bean Note

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is High free?
High is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean Note free?
Bean Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do High or Bean Note have ads?
Neither High nor Bean Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, High or Bean Note?
High ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bean Note every 11 days. Most recently, High was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bean Note on October 24, 2026.

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