Brew Coffee Time vs BrewJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Brew Coffee Time
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Brew better pour-over coffee with confidence. Brew Coffee Time helps you calculate and follow a clear pour-over recipe, without guesswork or complicated coffee maths. Whether you are just starting your coffee journey or already enjoy brewing at home, the app gives you a simple way to plan your recipe, understand each pour, and repeat the cups you like. Choose your coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and target brew time. Brew Coffee Time then calculates your water distribution and guides you through each step, from bloom to final pour. The recipe calculation is inspired by the 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, a popular pour-over approach used to balance sweetness, strength, and flavour. Features: β’ Recipe calculation inspired by the 4:6 method β’ Adjustable coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and brew time β’ Clear water distribution for each pour β’ Guided brew timer with step-by-step pour cues β’ Simple βHow it worksβ guide for beginners β’ Clean, calm, coffee-inspired interface β’ Works well for V60, Chemex, Kalita, and other manual brewers β’ Useful for both beginners and coffee enthusiasts Brew Coffee Time is made for people who want better coffee at home without making the process feel complicated. Brew smarter, waste less coffee, and enjoy a better cup.
BrewJournal
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BrewJournal is an offline coffee brewing journal built to help you track every cup and improve your recipe over time. Log beans and brewing parameters (ratio, temperature, method, dose, water, brew time, grinder setting, and gear), rate the cup, and keep tasting notes for easy comparison. You can also generate a complete brew report with your score and full recipeβperfect for sharing or saving. Security matters. This app is 100% offline β privacy first. Privacy-first: β’ No account β’ No tracking β’ No data collection β’ Offline use Pricing: Free: Save up to 8 brew logs. Pro Monthly Subscription: USD $0.99/month (or equivalent in local currency). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features. Pro Lifetime (One-Time Purchase): USD $4.99 (limited-time introductory price). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features forever, no recurring fees. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brew Coffee Time at none against BrewJournal's 2. BrewJournal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Brew Coffee Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, BrewJournal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brew Coffee Time | BrewJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michel Araujo Pinto | ζΎ ζ΄ |
In-app purchases
Brew Coffee Time
No in-app purchases
BrewJournal
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
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