Brew Coffee Time vs Cafe46
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.
Cafe46
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Cafe46 is a precision timer for the 4:6 pour-over method. Created by Tetsu Kasuya, 2016 World Brewers Cup Champion, the 4:6 Method divides your pour into two phases β the first 40% shapes flavor, the last 60% controls strength β making great coffee accessible to everyone. FEATURES Β· Automatic step-by-step timer β just focus on pouring Β· Flavor control: Sweet, Balanced, or Bright Β· Strength control: Strong, Medium, or Light Β· Customizable pour amounts and wait times Β· Sound and haptic alerts β no need to watch the screen Β· Dark mode support Β· Traditional Chinese & English interface No barista skills required. Just follow the steps and brew with confidence, every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cafe46 at none against Brew Coffee Time's shown. Cafe46 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, Cafe46 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brew Coffee Time | Cafe46 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michel Araujo Pinto | Shou-Chiang Hsueh |
In-app purchases
Brew Coffee Time
No in-app purchases
Cafe46
No in-app purchases









